YEARLY HIGH
32.8502 LBP
YEARLY LOW
29.6617 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.4359 LBP

2012 MKD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 32.8502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 29.6617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1885 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.6287 to the December average rate of 31.8922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.8502 was down 9.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 36.4519, 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 164,251 LBP
2011 Average 170,882 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 148,308 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,942.45 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

32.5849
29.9941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to LBP 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 31.7917, compared to 31.0800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.7917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.0800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.8022 LBP (High: 32.4168 / Low: 30.6146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2221 LBP (High: 31.9665 / Low: 31.7444).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.8022
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2221

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 0.8404 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 32.3690) against the same month in 2011 (average: 33.4417), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0727 (-3.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 32.3690
2011 Avg (February) 33.4417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.2835 31.0581 31.6287
February 32.8502 31.8729 32.3690
March 32.6734 31.9885 32.3583
April 32.6734 32.0197 32.2667
May 32.4168 30.6146 31.4263
June 31.0208 30.5017 30.7015
July 30.8548 29.6617 30.2664
August 30.7575 29.9416 30.2100
September 31.8477 30.4197 31.0130
October 31.8508 31.3495 31.6058
November 31.7340 31.4100 31.4928
December 31.9665 31.7444 31.8922