YEARLY HIGH
0.0818 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0740 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0783 SAR

2012 MKD to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.0740.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0787 to the December average rate of 0.0794, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0818 was down 10.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0909, 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 409 SAR
2011 Average 425 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 370 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.42 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0812
0.0747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to SAR 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 0.0792, compared to 0.0775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0792
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 SAR (High: 0.0807 / Low: 0.0763). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SAR (High: 0.0797 / Low: 0.0791).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0806) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0834), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-3.32%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0806
2011 Avg (February) 0.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0804 0.0773 0.0787
February 0.0818 0.0794 0.0806
March 0.0813 0.0796 0.0806
April 0.0813 0.0797 0.0803
May 0.0807 0.0763 0.0783
June 0.0773 0.0760 0.0765
July 0.0768 0.0740 0.0754
August 0.0765 0.0749 0.0753
September 0.0793 0.0761 0.0773
October 0.0794 0.0783 0.0788
November 0.0791 0.0783 0.0785
December 0.0797 0.0791 0.0794