2018 LKR to MKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3389 MKD

YEARLY LOW

0.2935 MKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3215 MKD

2018 LKR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.3389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0454 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3283 to the December average rate of 0.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3389 was down 13.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3940, 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 1,695 MKD

2017 Average 1,792 MKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,468 MKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 227.03 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3363

0.2967

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 0.3255, compared to 0.3174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0191 MKD (High: 0.3289 / Low: 0.3098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 MKD (High: 0.3156 / Low: 0.3105).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0127 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0127

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.3330) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3414), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0084 (-2.46%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.3330

2017 Avg (August) 0.3414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3357	0.3222	0.3283
February	0.3260	0.3183	0.3222
March	0.3236	0.3168	0.3207
April	0.3235	0.3181	0.3212
May	0.3376	0.3228	0.3299
June	0.3364	0.3258	0.3309
July	0.3343	0.3288	0.3308
August	0.3389	0.3259	0.3330
September	0.3289	0.3098	0.3203
October	0.3156	0.3105	0.3130
November	0.3147	0.3011	0.3072
December	0.3041	0.2935	0.3000