YEARLY HIGH
8.4049 MKD
YEARLY LOW
7.2867 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8337 MKD

2020 BOB to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 8.4049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 7.2867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1182 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0096 to the December average rate of 7.3445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.4049 was up 2.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.1639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,024 MKD
2019 Average 39,765 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 36,433 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,591.14 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.3181
7.2560
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 8.1030, compared to 7.5643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5909 MKD (High: 8.4049 / Low: 7.8140). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1100 MKD (High: 7.6012 / Low: 7.4912).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5909
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2622 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 8.0926) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.8786), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2139 (+2.72%).

2020 Avg (March) 8.0926
2019 Avg (March) 7.8786

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.0793 7.9011 8.0096
February 8.2563 8.0617 8.1646
March 8.4049 7.8140 8.0926
April 8.2928 8.1391 8.2295
May 8.2787 8.0225 8.1921
June 8.0187 7.8535 7.9299
July 7.9389 7.5260 7.7930
August 7.6012 7.4912 7.5484
September 7.6811 7.4916 7.5689
October 7.6366 7.5181 7.5842
November 7.6483 7.4842 7.5468
December 7.4546 7.2867 7.3445