YEARLY HIGH
20.2113 MKD
YEARLY LOW
18.2124 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.3005 MKD

2018 XCD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 13, valuing the pair at 20.2113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 18.2124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9989 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.6788 to the December average rate of 20.0199, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.2113 was down 7.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.8692, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,057 MKD
2017 Average 101,045 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 91,062 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,994.58 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.1833
18.3017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 18.8198, compared to 19.7812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.8198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.8628 MKD (High: 19.7410 / Low: 18.8782). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1918 MKD (High: 19.5716 / Low: 19.3798).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8628
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1918

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2203 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 20.0265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.4022), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6243 (+3.22%).

2018 Avg (November) 20.0265
2017 Avg (November) 19.4022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.0986 18.3428 18.6788
February 18.6879 18.2124 18.4585
March 18.6015 18.2876 18.4743
April 18.8637 18.4002 18.5671
May 19.7410 18.8782 19.2751
June 19.7055 19.2580 19.4650
July 19.5716 19.3798 19.4950
August 20.0901 19.4594 19.7526
September 19.7203 19.3491 19.5590
October 20.1215 19.6424 19.8339
November 20.2113 19.8676 20.0265
December 20.1838 19.8758 20.0199