YEARLY HIGH
38.7636 BIF
YEARLY LOW
32.8076 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.4695 BIF

2020 MKD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 38.7636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 32.8076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9561 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.0287 to the December average rate of 38.3663, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 38.7636 was up 12.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.3133, 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 193,818 BIF
2019 Average 167,559 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 164,038 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,780.26 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

38.8612
32.9229
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 33.8902, compared to 37.0488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1585 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.8902
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.0488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.2659 BIF (High: 35.0735 / Low: 32.8076). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5017 BIF (High: 37.2419 / Low: 36.7402).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2659
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5843 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 38.3663) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.9171), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4492 (+13.12%).

2020 Avg (December) 38.3663
2019 Avg (December) 33.9171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.3133 33.7457 34.0287
February 33.9247 33.0553 33.4443
March 35.0735 32.8076 33.9453
April 33.7987 33.0622 33.4177
May 34.4597 33.3110 33.6882
June 35.0967 34.3277 34.8171
July 37.0476 34.8106 35.7606
August 37.3704 36.7450 37.0076
September 37.3133 36.4659 36.9576
October 37.2419 36.7402 36.9474
November 37.6036 36.6098 37.2532
December 38.7636 37.7139 38.3663