2012 KES to MKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6020 MKD

YEARLY LOW

0.5471 MKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5672 MKD

2012 KES to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.6020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.5471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0550 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5532 to the December average rate of 0.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6020 was up 2.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5852, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,010 MKD

2011 Average 2,498 MKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,735 MKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.85 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5968

0.5449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.5640, compared to 0.5704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5640

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0288 MKD (High: 0.5862 / Low: 0.5574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 MKD (High: 0.5526 / Low: 0.5472).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.5906) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+23.54%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.5906

2011 Avg (July) 0.4781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5596	0.5471	0.5532
February	0.5693	0.5535	0.5601
March	0.5739	0.5554	0.5616
April	0.5665	0.5546	0.5615
May	0.5742	0.5587	0.5688
June	0.5862	0.5696	0.5786
July	0.6020	0.5803	0.5906
August	0.5961	0.5818	0.5925
September	0.5862	0.5574	0.5733
October	0.5633	0.5535	0.5587
November	0.5610	0.5526	0.5582
December	0.5526	0.5472	0.5492