YEARLY HIGH
6.4802 LKR
YEARLY LOW
5.0344 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7712 LKR

2023 MKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 6.4802. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 5.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4458 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3962 to the December average rate of 5.7949, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.4802 was up 1.54% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.3822, 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 32,401 LKR
2022 Average 27,518 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 25,172 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,229.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.5034
5.2165
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 5.8469, compared to 5.6955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.6955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.6882 LKR (High: 6.2735 / Low: 5.5853). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1057 LKR (High: 5.6415 / Low: 5.5358).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6882
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.5359 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 6.3962) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.7209), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6753 (+71.90%).

2023 Avg (January) 6.3962
2022 Avg (January) 3.7209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4802 6.2257 6.3962
February 6.4793 6.2143 6.3464
March 6.2735 5.5853 5.8105
April 5.8354 5.6306 5.7356
May 5.7399 5.0993 5.4688
June 5.6273 5.0344 5.3237
July 5.9726 5.4141 5.7353
August 5.7927 5.6237 5.7005
September 5.6415 5.5358 5.6071
October 5.6428 5.5149 5.5796
November 5.8759 5.6054 5.7555
December 5.8756 5.7179 5.7949