YEARLY HIGH
1.5224 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.1024 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3406 RUB

2020 MKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 1.5224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.1024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4199 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1172 to the December average rate of 1.4612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5224 was up 18.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2857, 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 7,612 RUB
2019 Average 5,886 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 5,512 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,099.66 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5177
1.0808
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 1.2444, compared to 1.4368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1924 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2468 RUB (High: 1.4432 / Low: 1.1964). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 RUB (High: 1.5080 / Low: 1.4647).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2468
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.4763) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3295 (+28.73%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.4763
2019 Avg (November) 1.1468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1477 1.1024 1.1172
February 1.1890 1.1155 1.1370
March 1.4432 1.1964 1.3377
April 1.3968 1.2902 1.3208
May 1.3407 1.2606 1.2881
June 1.2977 1.2441 1.2653
July 1.4298 1.2859 1.3292
August 1.4520 1.3930 1.4174
September 1.5054 1.4233 1.4552
October 1.5080 1.4647 1.4813
November 1.5224 1.4564 1.4763
December 1.4986 1.4374 1.4612