2018 LRD to MKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4109 MKD

YEARLY LOW

0.3268 MKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3644 MKD

2018 LRD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.4109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 0.3268.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0841 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3980 to the December average rate of 0.3433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4109 was down 36.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6477, 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 2,054 MKD

2017 Average 2,665 MKD

Yearly Trough Low 1,634 MKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.40 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4039

0.3337

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 0.3859, compared to 0.3429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0430 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3859

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0297 MKD (High: 0.3818 / Low: 0.3521). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 MKD (High: 0.3459 / Low: 0.3410).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0297

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3980) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6182), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2202 (-35.62%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3980

2017 Avg (January) 0.6182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4109	0.3840	0.3980
February	0.4060	0.3831	0.3952
March	0.3848	0.3763	0.3809
April	0.3880	0.3777	0.3827
May	0.3943	0.3808	0.3891
June	0.3818	0.3521	0.3696
July	0.3521	0.3268	0.3396
August	0.3533	0.3409	0.3479
September	0.3455	0.3297	0.3414
October	0.3472	0.3380	0.3422
November	0.3462	0.3402	0.3431
December	0.3459	0.3410	0.3433