2018 QAR to MKD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 QAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the QAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 15.0019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 13.5180.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4839 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8679 to the December average rate of 14.8369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0019 was down 7.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.2312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.9692, compared to 14.6804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7112 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.6403 MKD (High: 14.6527 / Low: 14.0124). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1423 MKD (High: 14.5271 / Low: 14.3848).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1673 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 14.8694) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7789), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0905 (+7.91%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.1761 | 13.6138 | 13.8679 |
| February | 13.8674 | 13.5180 | 13.7005 |
| March | 13.8071 | 13.5741 | 13.7108 |
| April | 14.0017 | 13.6577 | 13.7811 |
| May | 14.6527 | 14.0124 | 14.3073 |
| June | 14.6265 | 14.2943 | 14.4476 |
| July | 14.5271 | 14.3848 | 14.4703 |
| August | 14.9117 | 14.4418 | 14.6653 |
| September | 14.6375 | 14.3616 | 14.5160 |
| October | 14.9401 | 14.5796 | 14.7244 |
| November | 15.0019 | 14.7467 | 14.8694 |
| December | 14.9816 | 14.7234 | 14.8369 |