YEARLY HIGH
0.2352 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1795 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2075 LSL

2013 MKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.2352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0557 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1861 to the December average rate of 0.2305, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.2352 was up 25.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1867, 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 1,176 LSL
2012 Average 857 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 897 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 278.53 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.2350
0.1816
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 0.1951, compared to 0.2198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1951
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0194 LSL (High: 0.2092 / Low: 0.1898). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LSL (High: 0.1902 / Low: 0.1869).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0194
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.2305) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0478 (+26.19%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.2305
2012 Avg (December) 0.1827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1915 0.1795 0.1861
February 0.1902 0.1869 0.1888
March 0.1954 0.1919 0.1938
April 0.1959 0.1869 0.1922
May 0.2092 0.1898 0.1962
June 0.2197 0.2046 0.2138
July 0.2153 0.2078 0.2107
August 0.2254 0.2109 0.2173
September 0.2221 0.2103 0.2162
October 0.2241 0.2167 0.2196
November 0.2298 0.2215 0.2244
December 0.2352 0.2243 0.2305