YEARLY HIGH
185.4450 LAK
YEARLY LOW
155.2036 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.9596 LAK

2020 MKD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 185.4450. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 155.2036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2414 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 160.3999 to the December average rate of 183.4255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 185.4450 was up 14.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 162.0043, 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 927,225 LAK
2019 Average 791,902 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 776,018 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,207.15 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

186.0071
155.0287
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 159.9765, compared to 175.9427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.9765
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.9427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.8897 LAK (High: 165.0933 / Low: 155.2036). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8219 LAK (High: 178.2337 / Low: 175.4118).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.8897
October Spread (Stable) ±2.8219

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.7897 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 183.4255) against the same month in 2019 (average: 160.3254), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1001 (+14.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 183.4255
2019 Avg (December) 160.3254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 162.8571 159.0090 160.3999
February 159.4440 155.8654 157.6102
March 165.0933 155.2036 159.9689
April 159.7537 155.9317 157.9807
May 162.8165 157.2371 159.2429
June 166.2115 162.8018 164.6563
July 174.3305 164.7141 168.2297
August 176.6217 173.0009 174.4985
September 176.1063 172.2799 174.8156
October 178.2337 175.4118 176.5112
November 179.7318 174.9499 178.1757
December 185.4450 180.1955 183.4255