YEARLY HIGH
414.7668 STD
YEARLY LOW
385.0368 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
398.2334 STD

2020 MKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 414.7668. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 385.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.7300 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 389.2830 to the December average rate of 408.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 414.7668 was up 4.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 398.0983, 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 2,073,834 STD
2019 Average 1,938,852 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,925,184 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,649.98 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

410.2900
386.6473
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to STD 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 392.6222, compared to 403.8446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.2223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 392.6222
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 403.8446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 23.9791 STD (High: 409.0159 / Low: 385.0368). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7645 STD (High: 392.9252 / Low: 386.1607).

March Spread (Volatile) ±23.9791
February Spread (Stable) ±6.7645

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.9746 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.9746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 405.0319) against the same month in 2019 (average: 394.2155), the exchange rate shifted by +10.8165 (+2.74%).

2020 Avg (July) 405.0319
2019 Avg (July) 394.2155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 393.1803 385.8946 389.2830
February 392.9252 386.1607 388.6175
March 409.0159 385.0368 396.6608
April 393.1082 385.6882 388.6862
May 398.2429 386.3300 390.2723
June 406.7274 398.3807 402.2137
July 414.7668 399.5862 405.0319
August 411.0108 401.3822 405.1415
September 405.6218 397.1844 401.1378
October 404.3464 396.7798 400.8755
November 405.0413 397.5106 402.5610
December 412.9041 403.9623 408.3197