YEARLY HIGH
7.5462 MKD
YEARLY LOW
6.4979 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.9946 MKD

2017 SBD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 7.5462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 6.4979.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0483 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3665 to the December average rate of 6.6861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 7.5462 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 7.6220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,731 MKD
2016 Average 35,170 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 32,490 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,241.32 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

7.5165
6.5787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 7.2699, compared to 6.7194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.2699
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.3187 MKD (High: 6.8166 / Low: 6.4979). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1430 MKD (High: 6.7440 / Low: 6.6010).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3187
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2870 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2870

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 7.4230) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.9400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4830 (+6.96%).

2017 Avg (March) 7.4230
2016 Avg (March) 6.9400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4441 7.2919 7.3665
February 7.5095 7.3226 7.4384
March 7.5462 7.3074 7.4230
April 7.4887 7.1730 7.3541
May 7.2264 6.9125 7.0671
June 7.0885 6.8538 6.9701
July 6.9113 6.7195 6.8267
August 6.8286 6.5860 6.7407
September 6.7303 6.5699 6.6568
October 6.7939 6.6464 6.7083
November 6.8166 6.4979 6.6976
December 6.7440 6.6010 6.6861