YEARLY HIGH
2.2177 KES
YEARLY LOW
1.7697 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9736 KES

2020 MKD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 2.2177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1.7697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4479 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8252 to the December average rate of 2.1825, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.2177 was up 16.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9024, 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 11,088 KES
2019 Average 9,279 KES
Yearly Trough Low 8,849 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,239.54 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.2221
1.7465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to KES 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 1.8634, compared to 2.0837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1293 KES (High: 2.0712 / Low: 1.9419). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0310 KES (High: 2.0924 / Low: 2.0614).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1293
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0310

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.1825) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3499 (+19.09%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.1825
2019 Avg (December) 1.8326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8553 1.8003 1.8252
February 1.8029 1.7697 1.7861
March 1.9083 1.8029 1.8622
April 1.8930 1.8537 1.8761
May 1.9289 1.8582 1.8886
June 1.9654 1.9273 1.9422
July 2.0712 1.9419 1.9947
August 2.1002 2.0587 2.0749
September 2.0943 2.0490 2.0749
October 2.0924 2.0614 2.0748
November 2.1318 2.0564 2.1005
December 2.2177 2.1413 2.1825