YEARLY HIGH
1.8000 MKD
YEARLY LOW
1.5791 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7027 MKD

2018 UYU to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.8000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 20, dropping to 1.5791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2209 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7670 to the December average rate of 1.6791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8000 was down 13.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,000 MKD
2017 Average 9,538 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 7,896 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,104.65 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7891
1.5958
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 1.7419, compared to 1.6635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0784 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1426 MKD (High: 1.7888 / Low: 1.6462). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 MKD (High: 1.7696 / Low: 1.7431).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1426
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0996 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0996

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2572 (-12.71%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7670
2017 Avg (January) 2.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8000 1.7422 1.7670
February 1.7813 1.7038 1.7482
March 1.7696 1.7431 1.7589
April 1.7916 1.7591 1.7730
May 1.7999 1.6625 1.7273
June 1.7039 1.6500 1.6769
July 1.7241 1.6620 1.6891
August 1.7888 1.6462 1.7115
September 1.6523 1.5791 1.6119
October 1.6568 1.6096 1.6295
November 1.6999 1.6381 1.6601
December 1.7001 1.6591 1.6791