YEARLY HIGH
7.8096 NGN
YEARLY LOW
6.3814 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0448 NGN

2020 MKD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 7.8096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 6.3814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4281 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5408 to the December average rate of 7.5820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.8096 was up 14.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8207, 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 39,048 NGN
2019 Average 32,759 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 31,907 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,140.70 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.6954
6.3350
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to NGN 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 6.7307, compared to 7.3588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.3588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5606 NGN (High: 6.9831 / Low: 6.4225). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1426 NGN (High: 6.5240 / Low: 6.3814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5606
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0924 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0924

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 7.5820) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.5511), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0309 (+15.74%).

2020 Avg (December) 7.5820
2019 Avg (December) 6.5511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6765 6.4812 6.5408
February 6.5240 6.3814 6.4484
March 6.9831 6.4225 6.6526
April 6.9029 6.4186 6.7834
May 6.9985 6.8013 6.8872
June 7.1476 6.9929 7.0722
July 7.4610 7.0715 7.2039
August 7.4857 7.2612 7.3917
September 7.4727 7.1857 7.3415
October 7.3660 7.2170 7.2953
November 7.4213 7.2091 7.3384
December 7.8096 7.3967 7.5820