YEARLY HIGH
55.0087 MKD
YEARLY LOW
49.9781 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.0939 MKD

2021 USD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the USD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 55.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 49.9781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0306 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6395 to the December average rate of 54.4935, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 55.0087 was down 4.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 57.4874, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 275,044 MKD
2020 Average 270,301 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 249,891 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,153.12 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

54.8790
50.2541
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 51.1312, compared to 53.0566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1312
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.0566

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.9424 MKD (High: 55.0087 / Low: 53.0663). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5272 MKD (High: 54.8310 / Low: 54.3038).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.9424
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5272

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.8038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 54.0215) against the same month in 2020 (average: 52.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9675 (+3.78%).

2021 Avg (November) 54.0215
2020 Avg (November) 52.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 51.0576 49.9781 50.6395
February 51.4982 50.5854 50.9676
March 52.5797 50.9883 51.8051
April 52.4573 50.7309 51.5198
May 51.3126 50.2441 50.7160
June 51.9053 50.4115 51.1390
July 52.3617 51.7060 52.0828
August 52.7718 51.6968 52.3613
September 53.2028 51.8300 52.2815
October 53.4507 52.7415 53.0990
November 55.0087 53.0663 54.0215
December 54.8310 54.3038 54.4935