YEARLY HIGH
3.9326 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9588 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3038 MKD

2020 LSL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.9326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 2.9588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9737 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8583 to the December average rate of 3.4006, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9326 was down 2.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0365, 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 19,663 MKD
2019 Average 19,037 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,794 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,868.62 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9410
2.9490
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 3.3917, compared to 3.2159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5270 MKD (High: 3.6445 / Low: 3.1175). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1041 MKD (High: 3.2346 / Low: 3.1305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5270
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4135 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.8583) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-0.74%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.8583
2019 Avg (January) 3.8873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9326 3.7714 3.8583
February 3.8317 3.6445 3.7692
March 3.6445 3.1175 3.3558
April 3.1515 2.9961 3.0590
May 3.2206 3.0219 3.1117
June 3.2769 3.1528 3.1963
July 3.2477 3.1261 3.2121
August 3.1261 2.9588 3.0317
September 3.2154 3.0728 3.1219
October 3.2346 3.1305 3.1800
November 3.4022 3.2427 3.3491
December 3.4678 3.3170 3.4006