YEARLY HIGH
4.0561 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.5619 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8073 MKD

2019 ZAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 4.0561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 3.5619.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4943 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9027 to the December average rate of 3.8470, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0561 was down 6.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 202,806 MKD
2018 Average 197,782 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 178,093 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,713.04 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.9605
3.6127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 3.8424, compared to 3.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8424
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3637 MKD (High: 4.0561 / Low: 3.6924). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1157 MKD (High: 3.8461 / Low: 3.7304).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3637
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2472 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.9027) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.1413), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2386 (-5.76%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.9027
2018 Avg (January) 4.1413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0561 3.6924 3.9027
February 4.0346 3.8487 3.9315
March 3.8461 3.7304 3.7815
April 3.9354 3.8105 3.8734
May 3.8780 3.7418 3.8214
June 3.8464 3.6340 3.7439
July 3.9416 3.8244 3.8889
August 3.7955 3.5619 3.6417
September 3.8323 3.6551 3.7554
October 3.8026 3.6593 3.7372
November 3.8119 3.6665 3.7628
December 3.9295 3.7505 3.8470