YEARLY HIGH
29.3803 MKD
YEARLY LOW
25.5111 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.9649 MKD

2013 GEL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 29.3803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 25.5111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8692 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.4263 to the December average rate of 25.9534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 29.3803 was down 2.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 30.2694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 146,901 MKD
2012 Average 143,500 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 127,555 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,346.01 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

29.2514
25.6536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 28.5543, compared to 27.3754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.5543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.3754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was December, with a trading range of 1.3445 MKD (High: 26.8555 / Low: 25.5111). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1328 MKD (High: 28.4832 / Low: 28.3504).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3445
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1223 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 28.9516) against the same month in 2012 (average: 29.4914), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5399 (-1.83%).

2013 Avg (May) 28.9516
2012 Avg (May) 29.4914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.4907 28.3143 28.4263
February 28.4832 28.3504 28.4314
March 28.9165 28.2023 28.5590
April 29.1047 28.3652 28.6506
May 29.3803 28.5404 28.9516
June 29.1695 27.8731 28.3072
July 28.9241 28.0744 28.4378
August 28.1258 27.6943 27.8845
September 28.2202 27.3512 27.8116
October 27.3925 26.7121 27.0893
November 27.3934 26.4565 27.0757
December 26.8555 25.5111 25.9534