YEARLY HIGH
0.2767 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2186 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2442 LSL

2017 MKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.2767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.2186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2339 to the December average rate of 0.2529, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2767 was down 7.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2985, 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 1,383 LSL
2016 Average 1,322 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,093 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 290.63 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2736
0.2192
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 0.2321, compared to 0.2562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0241 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0264 LSL (High: 0.2659 / Low: 0.2395). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 LSL (High: 0.2362 / Low: 0.2313).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0162 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.2691) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2453), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0238 (+9.71%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.2691
2016 Avg (November) 0.2453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2362 0.2313 0.2339
February 0.2349 0.2220 0.2283
March 0.2321 0.2186 0.2237
April 0.2400 0.2281 0.2342
May 0.2423 0.2340 0.2379
June 0.2417 0.2309 0.2346
July 0.2499 0.2411 0.2456
August 0.2578 0.2509 0.2537
September 0.2607 0.2489 0.2545
October 0.2681 0.2555 0.2614
November 0.2767 0.2629 0.2691
December 0.2659 0.2395 0.2529