YEARLY HIGH
16.2759 MKD
YEARLY LOW
14.7390 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2834 MKD

2016 QAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 16.2759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 14.7390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5369 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.5618 to the December average rate of 16.0350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16.2759 was up 0.95% compared to the 2015 peak of 16.1226, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 81,380 MKD
2015 Average 76,126 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 73,695 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,684.57 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16.1437
14.8398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 15.1614, compared to 15.4053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.8073 MKD (High: 15.9891 / Low: 15.1818). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1171 MKD (High: 15.1405 / Low: 15.0234).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8073
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1171

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 16.0350) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.5035), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5315 (+3.43%).

2016 Avg (December) 16.0350
2015 Avg (December) 15.5035

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6928 15.4825 15.5618
February 15.5378 14.9582 15.2308
March 15.5627 14.8890 15.1913
April 15.0739 14.8245 14.9485
May 15.2134 14.7390 14.9945
June 15.3215 14.8553 15.0413
July 15.3800 15.1256 15.2618
August 15.2807 14.9135 15.0888
September 15.1405 15.0234 15.0858
October 15.5242 15.0276 15.3058
November 15.9891 15.1818 15.6548
December 16.2759 15.7077 16.0350