YEARLY HIGH
0.0337 MKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0304 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0318 MKD

2012 LBP to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0316 to the December average rate of 0.0314, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0337 was up 6.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0316, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169 MKD
2011 Average 146 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 152 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.36 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0333
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.0315, compared to 0.0322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0018 MKD (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0308). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 MKD (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0313).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.0330) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0284), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+16.26%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.0330
2011 Avg (July) 0.0284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0322 0.0310 0.0316
February 0.0314 0.0304 0.0309
March 0.0313 0.0306 0.0309
April 0.0312 0.0306 0.0310
May 0.0327 0.0308 0.0318
June 0.0328 0.0322 0.0326
July 0.0337 0.0324 0.0330
August 0.0334 0.0325 0.0331
September 0.0329 0.0314 0.0323
October 0.0319 0.0314 0.0316
November 0.0318 0.0315 0.0318
December 0.0315 0.0313 0.0314