YEARLY HIGH
413.3154 STD
YEARLY LOW
383.6842 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
399.3343 STD

2012 MKD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 413.3154. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 383.6842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.6312 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 398.5555 to the December average rate of 396.7476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 413.3154 was down 0.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 415.1924, 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 2,066,577 STD
2011 Average 1,998,897 STD
Yearly Trough Low 1,918,421 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148,156.09 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

405.6848
391.7989
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 397.3514, compared to 401.3172 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 397.3514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 401.3172

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 22.6035 STD (High: 412.9280 / Low: 390.3245). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.1751 STD (High: 402.8831 / Low: 395.7080).

September Spread (Volatile) ±22.6035
February Spread (Stable) ±7.1751

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.2055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 404.1887) against the same month in 2011 (average: 401.3541), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8347 (+0.71%).

2012 Avg (August) 404.1887
2011 Avg (August) 401.3541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 403.7717 388.1421 398.5555
February 402.8831 395.7080 398.8093
March 404.2518 396.7279 399.1084
April 402.9174 395.7062 399.4424
May 399.3853 385.1606 395.2368
June 400.3651 383.6842 392.9560
July 405.1246 389.5848 398.6317
August 413.3154 400.2898 404.1887
September 412.9280 390.3245 404.5276
October 412.1915 398.2782 403.8996
November 403.0188 393.8093 399.9079
December 401.5675 393.5172 396.7476