YEARLY HIGH
3.6146 LRD
YEARLY LOW
3.3467 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4457 LRD

2026 MKD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MKD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 3.6146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 3.3467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2679 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4606 to the December average rate of 3.3863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.6146 was down 6.01% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8458, 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 18,073 LRD
2025 Average 17,725 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 16,733 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,339.45 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.5777
3.3419
JanuMarcMayJuly

MKD to LRD 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 3.4696, compared to 3.3739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0957 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2244 LRD (High: 3.6146 / Low: 3.3901). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LRD (High: 3.3863 / Low: 3.3863).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2244
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1176 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.4606) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.2036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2570 (+8.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.4606
2025 Avg (January) 3.2036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6146 3.3901 3.4606
February 3.5993 3.5060 3.5580
March 3.5180 3.4050 3.4404
April 3.5267 3.4196 3.4894
May 3.4981 3.4487 3.4645
June 3.4665 3.3539 3.4050
July 3.3763 3.3467 3.3616
August 3.3863 3.3863 3.3863