2018 MKD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2943 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.2302 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2532 LSL

2018 MKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.2943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.2302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2414 to the December average rate of 0.2636, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2943 was up 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2767, 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 1,471 LSL

2017 Average 1,221 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 1,151 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.64 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2831

0.2331

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 0.2417, compared to 0.2648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0231 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0277 LSL (High: 0.2943 / Low: 0.2666). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 LSL (High: 0.2405 / Low: 0.2347).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0245 (+9.63%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2790

2017 Avg (September) 0.2545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2453	0.2384	0.2414
February	0.2437	0.2302	0.2373
March	0.2405	0.2347	0.2375
April	0.2458	0.2359	0.2410
May	0.2459	0.2349	0.2408
June	0.2610	0.2389	0.2519
July	0.2619	0.2487	0.2545
August	0.2756	0.2487	0.2602
September	0.2943	0.2666	0.2790
October	0.2780	0.2659	0.2711
November	0.2684	0.2510	0.2604
December	0.2701	0.2520	0.2636