YEARLY HIGH
14.9130 MKD
YEARLY LOW
14.0010 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4523 MKD

2018 PLN to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 14.9130. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 14.0010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9120 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8007 to the December average rate of 14.3477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.9130 was up 0.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.7868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 298,260 MKD
2017 Average 289,527 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 280,019 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,240.97 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.8559
14.1931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to MKD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.5881, compared to 14.3164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.4156 MKD (High: 14.4165 / Low: 14.0010). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1483 MKD (High: 14.7010 / Low: 14.5527).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4156
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3224 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14.8007) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.0935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7072 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 14.8007
2017 Avg (January) 14.0935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9130 14.6669 14.8007
February 14.8945 14.6880 14.7782
March 14.7010 14.5527 14.6284
April 14.8274 14.5327 14.6902
May 14.4856 14.2011 14.3678
June 14.4294 14.0443 14.2635
July 14.4165 14.0010 14.2483
August 14.4645 14.2486 14.3750
September 14.4194 14.2333 14.3188
October 14.3660 14.1700 14.3004
November 14.4921 14.2121 14.3080
December 14.4272 14.2574 14.3477