2020 MKD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MKD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |