YEARLY HIGH
151.8680 LAK
YEARLY LOW
135.7319 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
145.9772 LAK

2016 MKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 4, valuing the pair at 151.8680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 135.7319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.1361 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 143.7309 to the December average rate of 139.7486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 151.8680 was down 5.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 160.6167, 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 759,340 LAK
2015 Average 734,031 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 678,660 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,680.35 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

149.9189
138.8240
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 147.1452, compared to 144.8092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 147.1452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 144.8092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was December, with a trading range of 6.9718 LAK (High: 142.7037 / Low: 135.7319). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3163 LAK (High: 148.0035 / Low: 146.6872).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.9718
September Spread (Stable) ±1.3163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.4644 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4644

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 148.7010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 146.7138), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9872 (+1.35%).

2016 Avg (May) 148.7010
2015 Avg (May) 146.7138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 144.6622 142.8199 143.7309
February 149.5695 142.9188 146.4932
March 149.8347 143.4282 146.9376
April 150.3254 147.1614 148.9943
May 151.8680 146.4846 148.7010
June 150.1727 144.9780 148.0141
July 146.7238 143.9712 145.5267
August 149.0305 145.5141 147.2811
September 148.0035 146.6872 147.3753
October 148.1348 143.7938 145.7107
November 147.0865 140.4792 143.2130
December 142.7037 135.7319 139.7486