YEARLY HIGH
15.7767 MKD
YEARLY LOW
13.7585 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.8501 MKD

2020 QAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 15.7767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 13.7585.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0182 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.2125 to the December average rate of 13.9033, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.7767 was up 1.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.4994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 78,883 MKD
2019 Average 75,478 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 68,792 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,091.07 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.7516
13.7352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to MKD 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 15.3620, compared to 14.3382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9685 MKD (High: 15.7767 / Low: 14.8082). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2131 MKD (High: 14.4803 / Low: 14.2671).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9685
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2131

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4730 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4730

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 15.3095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.9468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3627 (+2.43%).

2020 Avg (March) 15.3095
2019 Avg (March) 14.9468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.3453 15.0609 15.2125
February 15.6846 15.3093 15.5057
March 15.7767 14.8082 15.3095
April 15.7005 15.4060 15.5835
May 15.6763 15.1893 15.5151
June 15.2019 14.8899 15.0457
July 15.0696 14.2894 14.7824
August 14.4149 14.1825 14.3093
September 14.5434 14.2034 14.3546
October 14.4803 14.2671 14.3831
November 14.5377 14.1855 14.2966
December 14.1408 13.7585 13.9033