YEARLY HIGH
4.5754 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.6142 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1093 MKD

2017 LSL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 4.5754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.6142.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9612 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2751 to the December average rate of 3.9596, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.5754 was up 6.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.2828, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,877 MKD
2016 Average 18,993 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 18,071 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,806.06 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.5457
3.6415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 4.3105, compared to 3.9081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.4143 MKD (High: 4.1747 / Low: 3.7605). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0890 MKD (High: 4.3233 / Low: 4.2342).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4143
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 4.4703) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6012), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8691 (+24.14%).

2017 Avg (March) 4.4703
2016 Avg (March) 3.6012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3233 4.2342 4.2751
February 4.5037 4.2568 4.3816
March 4.5754 4.3093 4.4703
April 4.3831 4.1667 4.2705
May 4.2734 4.1274 4.2032
June 4.3312 4.1377 4.2623
July 4.1481 4.0020 4.0727
August 3.9857 3.8794 3.9425
September 4.0174 3.8355 3.9304
October 3.9135 3.7303 3.8263
November 3.8043 3.6142 3.7169
December 4.1747 3.7605 3.9596