YEARLY HIGH
2.0597 JPY
YEARLY LOW
1.8609 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9763 JPY

2020 MKD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.0597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 1.8609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1988 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9723 to the December average rate of 2.0492, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0597 was down 0.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0720, 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 10,299 JPY
2019 Average 9,918 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 9,305 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 994.15 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0643
1.8829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to JPY 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 1.9358, compared to 2.0169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0858 JPY (High: 1.9467 / Low: 1.8609). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 JPY (High: 2.0597 / Low: 2.0258).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0858
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.0492) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9722), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0770 (+3.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.0492
2019 Avg (December) 1.9722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9955 1.9446 1.9723
February 1.9673 1.9258 1.9468
March 1.9606 1.8988 1.9316
April 1.9210 1.8751 1.9009
May 1.9467 1.8609 1.8980
June 2.0137 1.9433 1.9650
July 2.0343 1.9594 1.9840
August 2.0539 2.0197 2.0340
September 2.0481 1.9914 2.0209
October 2.0241 1.9850 2.0092
November 2.0235 1.9785 2.0038
December 2.0597 2.0258 2.0492