2023 MKD to RUB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 MKD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the MKD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 1.7833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 1.1638.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6195 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2234 to the December average rate of 1.6150, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7833 was down 29.04% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.5131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3558, compared to 1.6458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2900 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 0.1656 RUB (High: 1.5670 / Low: 1.4014). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 RUB (High: 1.6177 / Low: 1.5636).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0761 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2023: 1.6979) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6971 (+69.66%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2770 | 1.1638 | 1.2234 |
| February | 1.3072 | 1.2363 | 1.2779 |
| March | 1.3707 | 1.2979 | 1.3269 |
| April | 1.4704 | 1.3707 | 1.4430 |
| May | 1.4410 | 1.3565 | 1.3966 |
| June | 1.5670 | 1.4014 | 1.4670 |
| July | 1.6684 | 1.5616 | 1.6270 |
| August | 1.7833 | 1.6517 | 1.6979 |
| September | 1.7104 | 1.6486 | 1.6783 |
| October | 1.7407 | 1.6010 | 1.6664 |
| November | 1.6177 | 1.5636 | 1.5903 |
| December | 1.6598 | 1.5762 | 1.6150 |