YEARLY HIGH
0.1867 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1605 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1714 LSL

2012 MKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.1867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.1605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0263 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1682 to the December average rate of 0.1827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1867 was down 0.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1871, 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 934 LSL
2011 Average 820 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 802 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.34 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1862
0.1612
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to LSL 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 0.1675, compared to 0.1752 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1752

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0114 LSL (High: 0.1732 / Low: 0.1619). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 LSL (High: 0.1683 / Low: 0.1632).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.1827) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+3.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.1827
2011 Avg (December) 0.1757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1716 0.1657 0.1682
February 0.1665 0.1608 0.1646
March 0.1662 0.1605 0.1633
April 0.1709 0.1656 0.1676
May 0.1732 0.1653 0.1702
June 0.1742 0.1669 0.1710
July 0.1683 0.1632 0.1660
August 0.1732 0.1619 0.1660
September 0.1759 0.1657 0.1706
October 0.1849 0.1739 0.1819
November 0.1866 0.1811 0.1841
December 0.1867 0.1789 0.1827