YEARLY HIGH
0.4260 MKD
YEARLY LOW
0.3512 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3763 MKD

2012 LKR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.4260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 0.3512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0748 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4184 to the December average rate of 0.3686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4260 was down 0.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4294, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,130 MKD
2011 Average 1,996 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,756 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374.23 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4239
0.3574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.3818, compared to 0.3708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0415 MKD (High: 0.4129 / Low: 0.3714). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 MKD (High: 0.3689 / Low: 0.3644).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0415
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4184) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+0.98%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4184
2011 Avg (January) 0.4143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4260 0.4096 0.4184
February 0.4129 0.3714 0.3965
March 0.3852 0.3555 0.3706
April 0.3748 0.3512 0.3629
May 0.3753 0.3585 0.3709
June 0.3794 0.3663 0.3717
July 0.3885 0.3658 0.3747
August 0.3803 0.3704 0.3772
September 0.3737 0.3598 0.3687
October 0.3726 0.3637 0.3686
November 0.3689 0.3644 0.3668
December 0.3719 0.3636 0.3686