YEARLY HIGH
39.3522 CDF
YEARLY LOW
29.3508 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.3410 CDF

2020 MKD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 39.3522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 29.3508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.0015 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.4514 to the December average rate of 38.6084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 39.3522 was up 28.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 30.7429, 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 196,761 CDF
2019 Average 150,370 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 146,754 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50,007.34 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

39.4747
29.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to CDF 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 31.1783, compared to 37.5037 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.3254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.1783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 37.5037

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 10.0015 CDF (High: 39.3522 / Low: 29.3508). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5868 CDF (High: 30.8033 / Low: 30.2164).

December Spread (Volatile) ±10.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5868

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 0.5067 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 38.6084) against the same month in 2019 (average: 30.3205), the exchange rate shifted by +8.2879 (+27.33%).

2020 Avg (December) 38.6084
2019 Avg (December) 30.3205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.8033 30.2164 30.4514
February 30.3375 29.6254 29.9447
March 31.5269 29.7077 30.5893
April 30.6651 29.9127 30.2833
May 32.9347 30.4283 31.6207
June 35.0791 32.9931 34.1804
July 37.7876 34.8288 36.1659
August 38.1571 37.1996 37.6769
September 37.9345 37.1062 37.5573
October 37.7961 34.5535 37.2387
November 38.1408 37.1327 37.7754
December 39.3522 29.3508 38.6084