YEARLY HIGH
15.7558 MKD
YEARLY LOW
13.6435 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5685 MKD

2017 SAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 15.7558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 13.6435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1123 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4320 to the December average rate of 13.8629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.7558 was down 0.27% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7989, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,779 MKD
2016 Average 74,192 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 68,218 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,561.62 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

15.5989
13.6160
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 15.1771, compared to 13.9599 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.1771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9599

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.5600 MKD (High: 15.7558 / Low: 15.1958). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3054 MKD (High: 14.1457 / Low: 13.8403).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5600
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.4852 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 15.4320) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.1025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3295 (+2.18%).

2017 Avg (January) 15.4320
2016 Avg (January) 15.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.7558 15.1958 15.4320
February 15.5755 15.2294 15.4337
March 15.6287 15.1808 15.3813
April 15.5004 14.9989 15.3302
May 15.1073 14.6072 14.8450
June 14.7424 14.3868 14.6402
July 14.4858 13.9349 14.2460
August 14.0141 13.6947 13.9162
September 13.9837 13.6435 13.7812
October 14.1457 13.8403 13.9713
November 14.1643 13.7597 13.9818
December 13.9834 13.6678 13.8629