YEARLY HIGH
0.2816 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2477 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2627 LSL

2019 MKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.2816. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.2477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0339 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2574 to the December average rate of 0.2604, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2816 was down 4.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2943, 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 1,408 LSL
2018 Average 1,267 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,239 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169.30 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2754
0.2520
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 0.2604, compared to 0.2650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0255 LSL (High: 0.2816 / Low: 0.2561). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 LSL (High: 0.2617 / Low: 0.2563).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.2735) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0133 (+5.10%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.2735
2018 Avg (August) 0.2602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2687 0.2480 0.2574
February 0.2591 0.2477 0.2539
March 0.2677 0.2590 0.2638
April 0.2617 0.2563 0.2582
May 0.2659 0.2580 0.2617
June 0.2765 0.2611 0.2677
July 0.2612 0.2539 0.2569
August 0.2816 0.2561 0.2735
September 0.2730 0.2622 0.2660
October 0.2718 0.2628 0.2678
November 0.2743 0.2617 0.2657
December 0.2670 0.2544 0.2604