YEARLY HIGH
2.8477 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.3474 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6622 LKR

2012 MKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 25, valuing the pair at 2.8477. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 2.3474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5003 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3906 to the December average rate of 2.7134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.8477 was up 7.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6614, 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 14,239 LKR
2011 Average 12,531 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 11,737 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.7929
2.3540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to LKR 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 2.6267, compared to 2.6977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6267
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2705 LKR (High: 2.6926 / Low: 2.4221). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 LKR (High: 2.7445 / Low: 2.7106).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2705
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0597 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 2.7563) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1597 (+6.15%).

2012 Avg (April) 2.7563
2011 Avg (April) 2.5966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4413 2.3474 2.3906
February 2.6926 2.4221 2.5247
March 2.8126 2.5959 2.7012
April 2.8477 2.6684 2.7563
May 2.7892 2.6646 2.6966
June 2.7298 2.6357 2.6907
July 2.7341 2.5738 2.6696
August 2.6996 2.6297 2.6510
September 2.7795 2.6756 2.7124
October 2.7497 2.6841 2.7131
November 2.7445 2.7106 2.7266
December 2.7506 2.6886 2.7134