YEARLY HIGH
0.6931 MKD
YEARLY LOW
0.5530 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6459 MKD

2015 LRD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LRD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.6931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.5530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1401 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5749 to the December average rate of 0.6591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6931 was up 24.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,466 MKD
2014 Average 2,631 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,765 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 700.56 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6829
0.5651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.6435, compared to 0.6484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0653 MKD (High: 0.6676 / Low: 0.6023). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 MKD (High: 0.6651 / Low: 0.6471).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0653
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.6728) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5415), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1313 (+24.25%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.6728
2014 Avg (March) 0.5415

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5939 0.5530 0.5749
February 0.6491 0.5932 0.6392
March 0.6931 0.6491 0.6728
April 0.6833 0.6513 0.6731
May 0.6679 0.6361 0.6521
June 0.6674 0.6376 0.6488
July 0.6651 0.6471 0.6571
August 0.6676 0.6023 0.6371
September 0.6414 0.6136 0.6254
October 0.6701 0.6252 0.6429
November 0.6783 0.6525 0.6686
December 0.6861 0.6327 0.6591