YEARLY HIGH
4.2770 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.3532 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7975 MKD

2016 SZL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 3.3532.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9237 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4845 to the December average rate of 4.2070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.2770 was down 11.27% compared to the 2015 peak of 4.8203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,385 MKD
2015 Average 21,827 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 16,766 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,618.65 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.2793
3.4122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3.5872, compared to 4.0079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was May, with a trading range of 0.3681 MKD (High: 3.8564 / Low: 3.4883). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1591 MKD (High: 3.6641 / Low: 3.5050).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3681
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1591

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1566 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.2070) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4514 (+12.02%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.2070
2015 Avg (December) 3.7557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6592 3.3532 3.4845
February 3.6624 3.4048 3.5106
March 3.6641 3.5050 3.6004
April 3.8600 3.5532 3.7260
May 3.8564 3.4883 3.5694
June 3.7499 3.5233 3.6323
July 3.9506 3.7544 3.8604
August 4.1338 3.8172 3.9984
September 4.0469 3.7690 3.9036
October 4.1352 3.8981 4.0008
November 4.1843 3.9602 4.0771
December 4.2770 4.1152 4.2070