YEARLY HIGH
75.8145 MKD
YEARLY LOW
71.6391 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
73.9226 MKD

2018 XDR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 75.8145. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 71.6391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1754 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.5885 to the December average rate of 75.2682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 75.8145 was down 4.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 78.9966, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379,073 MKD
2017 Average 378,415 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 358,195 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,877.06 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

75.5609
72.1837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 73.1622, compared to 74.6829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.1622
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 74.6829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 2.0758 MKD (High: 75.2697 / Low: 73.1939). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7788 MKD (High: 74.3616 / Low: 73.5828).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.0758
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7788

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5774 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 75.2795) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.8351), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4444 (+1.96%).

2018 Avg (November) 75.2795
2017 Avg (November) 73.8351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.4524 71.9262 72.5885
February 73.0653 71.6391 72.4652
March 72.9384 72.0891 72.5250
April 73.4154 72.3974 72.7546
May 75.2697 73.1939 74.2584
June 74.9997 73.4388 74.3817
July 74.3616 73.5828 74.0097
August 75.7269 73.7113 74.6754
September 74.6951 73.3966 74.0979
October 75.5152 74.2819 74.7669
November 75.8145 74.8243 75.2795
December 75.8101 74.9131 75.2682