YEARLY HIGH
4.5712 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.6128 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1090 MKD

2017 SZL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SZL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 4.5712. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.6128.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9584 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2722 to the December average rate of 3.9603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5712 was up 6.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.2770, 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 22,856 MKD
2016 Average 18,993 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 18,064 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,792.10 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5425
3.6409
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 4.3101, compared to 3.9079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4043 MKD (High: 4.1749 / Low: 3.7706). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0973 MKD (High: 3.9845 / Low: 3.8872).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0973

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1965 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.4673) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8669 (+24.08%).

2017 Avg (March) 4.4673
2016 Avg (March) 3.6004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3330 4.2231 4.2722
February 4.5037 4.2408 4.3842
March 4.5712 4.3118 4.4673
April 4.3813 4.1667 4.2710
May 4.2733 4.1289 4.2021
June 4.3304 4.1357 4.2640
July 4.1467 4.0026 4.0675
August 3.9845 3.8872 3.9431
September 4.0171 3.8524 3.9326
October 3.9148 3.7329 3.8277
November 3.8021 3.6128 3.7161
December 4.1749 3.7706 3.9603