YEARLY HIGH
8.2099 NGN
YEARLY LOW
7.2676 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.7435 NGN

2021 MKD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MKD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 8.2099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 7.2676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9423 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.6590 to the December average rate of 7.5465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 8.2099 was up 5.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 7.8096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,050 NGN
2020 Average 35,235 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 36,338 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,711.56 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

8.0996
7.4349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to NGN 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 7.7333, compared to 7.7538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7333
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.7538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.7946 NGN (High: 8.2099 / Low: 7.4153). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0907 NGN (High: 7.7866 / Low: 7.6959).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7946
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0907

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1602 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1602

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 7.9716) against the same month in 2020 (average: 6.8872), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0844 (+15.75%).

2021 Avg (May) 7.9716
2020 Avg (May) 6.8872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8642 7.4713 7.6590
February 8.1115 7.4002 7.6505
March 7.9287 7.2676 7.4903
April 7.9987 7.2802 7.5841
May 8.2099 7.4153 7.9716
June 8.1688 7.9021 8.0442
July 7.9579 7.8551 7.8949
August 7.9593 7.8010 7.8600
September 7.9423 7.7295 7.8723
October 7.7866 7.6959 7.7408
November 7.7619 7.4643 7.6083
December 7.6102 7.5001 7.5465