YEARLY HIGH
0.1603 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1393 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1489 SBD

2012 MKD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 0.1393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1541 to the December average rate of 0.1503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1603 was down 12.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1840, 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 801 SBD
2011 Average 863 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 697 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1553
0.1406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to SBD 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 0.1510, compared to 0.1469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0105 SBD (High: 0.1603 / Low: 0.1497). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SBD (High: 0.1541 / Low: 0.1519).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1541) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1699), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0158 (-9.30%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1541
2011 Avg (January) 0.1699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1603 0.1497 0.1541
February 0.1529 0.1507 0.1516
March 0.1545 0.1523 0.1535
April 0.1541 0.1519 0.1528
May 0.1533 0.1492 0.1512
June 0.1459 0.1415 0.1430
July 0.1498 0.1393 0.1443
August 0.1441 0.1412 0.1419
September 0.1504 0.1435 0.1461
October 0.1526 0.1484 0.1498
November 0.1513 0.1476 0.1487
December 0.1516 0.1494 0.1503