YEARLY HIGH
20.7753 MKD
YEARLY LOW
18.5788 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.5475 MKD

2019 GEL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 20.7753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 18.5788.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1965 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2675 to the December average rate of 19.1448, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.7753 was down 6.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.3222, 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 103,877 MKD
2018 Average 105,008 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 92,894 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,982.35 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.6303
18.5931
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 20.1759, compared to 18.9191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1759
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.9191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 1.0655 MKD (High: 20.0064 / Low: 18.9408). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2858 MKD (High: 20.4419 / Low: 20.1560).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0655
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2858

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5981 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5981

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 20.4606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.2826), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1780 (+0.88%).

2019 Avg (February) 20.4606
2018 Avg (February) 20.2826

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.4025 20.0536 20.2675
February 20.7753 20.1193 20.4606
March 20.4419 20.1560 20.2933
April 20.4554 20.1403 20.3299
May 20.3468 19.6661 20.0182
June 20.0064 18.9408 19.6858
July 19.6280 18.5788 19.0877
August 19.0021 18.6868 18.8739
September 19.0660 18.6634 18.8653
October 18.9940 18.5882 18.7800
November 18.9009 18.6006 18.7629
December 19.4327 18.7088 19.1448