YEARLY HIGH
4.0365 MKD
YEARLY LOW
3.5512 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8083 MKD

2019 LSL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 4.0365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 3.5512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4854 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8873 to the December average rate of 3.8409, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.0365 was down 7.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3450, 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 20,183 MKD
2018 Average 19,800 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 17,756 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,426.82 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.9672
3.6299
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 3.8414, compared to 3.7752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3538 MKD (High: 3.9049 / Low: 3.5512). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0811 MKD (High: 3.9018 / Low: 3.8208).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3538
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0811

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2355 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 3.9391) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.2161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2770 (-6.57%).

2019 Avg (February) 3.9391
2018 Avg (February) 4.2161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0327 3.7217 3.8873
February 4.0365 3.8596 3.9391
March 3.8616 3.7352 3.7906
April 3.9018 3.8208 3.8724
May 3.8761 3.7602 3.8218
June 3.8307 3.6164 3.7372
July 3.9392 3.8288 3.8935
August 3.9049 3.5512 3.6580
September 3.8141 3.6629 3.7594
October 3.8058 3.6798 3.7350
November 3.8219 3.6455 3.7641
December 3.9306 3.7453 3.8409