YEARLY HIGH
3.9326 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9490 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3036 MKD

2020 SZL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.9326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 2.9490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9836 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8584 to the December average rate of 3.3985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9326 was down 2.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0474, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,663 MKD
2019 Average 19,038 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 14,745 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,917.92 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9412
2.9477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3.3916, compared to 3.2156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1760 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5543 MKD (High: 3.6703 / Low: 3.1161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1005 MKD (High: 3.2439 / Low: 3.1433).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5543
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.8584) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8885), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0301 (-0.77%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.8584
2019 Avg (January) 3.8885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9326 3.7727 3.8584
February 3.8321 3.6703 3.7674
March 3.6703 3.1161 3.3568
April 3.1515 2.9876 3.0584
May 3.2230 3.0223 3.1093
June 3.2750 3.1456 3.1993
July 3.2462 3.1249 3.2110
August 3.1249 2.9490 3.0305
September 3.2185 3.0701 3.1221
October 3.2439 3.1433 3.1806
November 3.4037 3.2379 3.3511
December 3.4676 3.3172 3.3985