YEARLY HIGH
0.7359 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.6343 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6849 RUB

2013 MKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.6343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1016 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6414 to the December average rate of 0.7308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7359 was up 7.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6860, 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 3,679 RUB
2012 Average 3,241 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 3,172 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507.85 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7397
0.6323
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to RUB 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 0.6574, compared to 0.7125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.0412 RUB (High: 0.7056 / Low: 0.6644). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 RUB (High: 0.6463 / Low: 0.6378).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0412
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.7308) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6506), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0802 (+12.32%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.7308
2012 Avg (December) 0.6506

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6463 0.6378 0.6414
February 0.6524 0.6343 0.6413
March 0.6570 0.6455 0.6506
April 0.6736 0.6478 0.6619
May 0.6657 0.6520 0.6593
June 0.7056 0.6644 0.6898
July 0.7102 0.6826 0.6962
August 0.7208 0.7059 0.7125
September 0.7176 0.6892 0.7050
October 0.7183 0.7045 0.7109
November 0.7320 0.7075 0.7198
December 0.7359 0.7252 0.7308