YEARLY HIGH
16.2312 MKD
YEARLY LOW
13.3814 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8673 MKD

2017 QAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the QAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 16.2312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 13.3814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8498 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.8952 to the December average rate of 14.1720, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 16.2312 was down 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 16.2759, 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 81,156 MKD
2016 Average 76,424 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 66,907 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,248.92 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.1085
13.5672
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 15.6087, compared to 14.1259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.6087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.1259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.9436 MKD (High: 14.3250 / Low: 13.3814). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2986 MKD (High: 14.1179 / Low: 13.8193).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9436
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2986

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.8952) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.5618), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3334 (+2.14%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.8952
2016 Avg (January) 15.5618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.2312 15.6528 15.8952
February 16.0420 15.6871 15.8968
March 16.0946 15.6319 15.8415
April 15.9712 15.4470 15.7935
May 15.5617 15.0450 15.2907
June 15.0802 14.4508 14.9348
July 14.9211 14.2787 14.5690
August 14.4335 13.9370 14.2637
September 14.1179 13.8193 13.9595
October 14.5290 13.7485 14.0125
November 14.3250 13.3814 13.7789
December 14.3704 13.9523 14.1720