YEARLY HIGH
7.3585 MKD
YEARLY LOW
1.1255 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8959 MKD

2018 SDG to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 7.3585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 1.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2330 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1990 to the December average rate of 1.1367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.3585 was down 19.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.1522, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,792 MKD
2017 Average 41,190 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 5,628 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,164.96 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.8053
0.5296
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 3.6206, compared to 2.1712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 4.3037 MKD (High: 7.0316 / Low: 2.7279). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 MKD (High: 1.1464 / Low: 1.1280).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.3037
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 4.0086 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 7.1990) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9940), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7951 (-19.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 7.1990
2017 Avg (January) 8.9940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.3585 7.0533 7.1990
February 7.0316 2.7279 3.1903
March 2.7836 2.7276 2.7609
April 2.8197 2.7430 2.7720
May 2.9521 2.8082 2.8839
June 2.9587 2.8793 2.9176
July 2.9386 2.9097 2.9258
August 3.0157 2.9197 2.9622
September 2.9514 2.8980 2.9326
October 2.9777 1.1257 1.9341
November 1.1474 1.1255 1.1359
December 1.1464 1.1280 1.1367