YEARLY HIGH
174.3124 LAK
YEARLY LOW
157.5233 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
166.9539 LAK

2012 MKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 174.3124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 157.5233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.7890 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 168.0740 to the December average rate of 169.2005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 174.3124 was down 10.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 195.1218, 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 871,562 LAK
2011 Average 910,106 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 787,617 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,945.20 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

172.7024
159.8105
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to LAK 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 168.6063, compared to 165.3015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.6063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.3015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 8.4164 LAK (High: 171.7274 / Low: 163.3111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8902 LAK (High: 169.5814 / Low: 168.6913).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.4164
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8902

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.0247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 171.6281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 179.2112), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5831 (-4.23%).

2012 Avg (February) 171.6281
2011 Avg (February) 179.2112

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 171.3544 164.9749 168.0740
February 174.3124 169.0569 171.6281
March 173.2449 168.8063 171.3660
April 173.2449 168.5071 170.7529
May 171.7274 163.3111 166.7281
June 164.4609 161.8724 163.0887
July 164.0460 157.5233 161.0511
August 163.6878 159.3772 160.8849
September 169.1638 161.5838 164.9319
October 169.4667 167.0899 168.2020
November 168.7161 166.9286 167.5388
December 169.5814 168.6913 169.2005