YEARLY HIGH
3.4387 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9000 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0884 MKD

2023 LSL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the LSL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.4387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 2.9000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5387 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3436 to the December average rate of 3.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.4387 was down 11.88% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9023, 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 17,193 MKD
2022 Average 17,934 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,500 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,693.40 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.3802
2.9414
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 3.1366, compared to 3.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 0.2442 MKD (High: 3.1826 / Low: 2.9384). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1100 MKD (High: 3.1017 / Low: 2.9916).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2442
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1100

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1295 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.3436) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1729 (-4.92%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.3436
2022 Avg (January) 3.5165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4387 3.2533 3.3436
February 3.3138 3.1558 3.2141
March 3.2001 3.0737 3.1506
April 3.1859 3.0269 3.0955
May 3.0606 2.9030 2.9780
June 3.0997 2.9157 3.0379
July 3.1704 2.9686 3.0575
August 3.1054 2.9000 3.0029
September 3.0977 2.9841 3.0402
October 3.1017 2.9916 3.0565
November 3.1826 2.9384 3.0629
December 3.0926 2.9360 3.0205