YEARLY HIGH
13.3538 MKD
YEARLY LOW
12.9027 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.2280 MKD

2018 RON to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RON to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 13.3538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 12.9027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4511 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2391 to the December average rate of 13.2386, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.3538 was down 2.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.7273, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,769 MKD
2017 Average 67,411 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 64,514 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,255.31 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.2742
13.1625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 13.2219, compared to 13.2340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.3396 MKD (High: 13.2423 / Low: 12.9027). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0673 MKD (High: 13.2434 / Low: 13.1761).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3396
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0931 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 13.2638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.4655), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2017 (-1.50%).

2018 Avg (August) 13.2638
2017 Avg (August) 13.4655

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3253 13.1588 13.2391
February 13.2791 13.2021 13.2299
March 13.2434 13.1761 13.2095
April 13.2741 13.1528 13.2165
May 13.3186 13.1679 13.2649
June 13.2423 12.9027 13.1718
July 13.3326 13.2013 13.2472
August 13.3538 13.2008 13.2638
September 13.3200 13.2080 13.2599
October 13.2502 13.1293 13.1943
November 13.3425 13.1465 13.2001
December 13.3363 13.1637 13.2386