YEARLY HIGH
3.7642 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.1813 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4343 LKR

2020 MKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 3.7642. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 3.1813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5829 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2758 to the December average rate of 3.6968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7642 was up 10.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4080, 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 18,821 LKR
2019 Average 16,254 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 15,906 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,914.59 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7449
3.1685
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 3.3164, compared to 3.5522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2358 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1818 LKR (High: 3.5689 / Low: 3.3872). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0511 LKR (High: 3.5466 / Low: 3.4956).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1818
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0511

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 (December 2020: 3.6968) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2741), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4227 (+12.91%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6968
2019 Avg (December) 3.2741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3245 3.2487 3.2758
February 3.2549 3.1813 3.2165
March 3.3820 3.2347 3.3159
April 3.4167 3.3321 3.3778
May 3.3624 3.2790 3.3181
June 3.4237 3.3606 3.3941
July 3.5689 3.3872 3.4533
August 3.5996 3.4989 3.5495
September 3.5949 3.4978 3.5405
October 3.5466 3.4956 3.5212
November 3.5983 3.4864 3.5520
December 3.7642 3.6145 3.6968