YEARLY HIGH
32.6827 BIF
YEARLY LOW
26.5314 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.2893 BIF

2012 MKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 32.6827. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 26.5314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.1513 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2640 to the December average rate of 32.2851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.6827 was up 9.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 29.7278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,413 BIF
2011 Average 137,217 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 132,657 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,756.68 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.7873
26.7619
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to BIF 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 28.1673, compared to 30.4114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2442 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.1673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.4114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 2.4969 BIF (High: 29.7603 / Low: 27.2634). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5597 BIF (High: 28.9166 / Low: 28.3569).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4969
June Spread (Stable) ±0.5597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3895 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 32.2851) against the same month in 2011 (average: 27.6585), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6266 (+16.73%).

2012 Avg (December) 32.2851
2011 Avg (December) 27.6585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.8135 26.5314 27.2640
February 28.4079 27.4839 27.9592
March 28.1521 27.4838 27.8927
April 29.7603 27.2634 28.1873
May 29.6377 28.3234 29.0449
June 28.9166 28.3569 28.6554
July 29.1537 28.0515 28.7136
August 29.5329 28.5983 28.9718
September 31.2042 29.0478 30.0154
October 31.4125 30.6314 31.1847
November 32.0853 30.6947 31.2980
December 32.6827 31.6239 32.2851