YEARLY HIGH
4.0042 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.5153 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8309 MKD

2018 SCR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 4.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 3.5153.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4889 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6285 to the December average rate of 3.9567, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0042 was down 11.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5257, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,021 MKD
2017 Average 20,119 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 17,577 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,444.37 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9983
3.5949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 3.7387, compared to 3.9231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7387
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2885 MKD (High: 3.9655 / Low: 3.6770). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 MKD (High: 3.9062 / Low: 3.8683).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2885
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0555 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 3.9647) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1701 (+4.48%).

2018 Avg (November) 3.9647
2017 Avg (November) 3.7945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7262 3.5247 3.6285
February 3.7507 3.5153 3.6645
March 3.7242 3.5175 3.6600
April 3.7896 3.6151 3.7242
May 3.9655 3.6770 3.8613
June 3.9331 3.8398 3.8936
July 3.9062 3.8683 3.8894
August 3.9947 3.8645 3.9278
September 3.9172 3.6872 3.8724
October 3.9870 3.8460 3.9275
November 4.0042 3.9321 3.9647
December 3.9986 3.8747 3.9567