YEARLY HIGH
30.2694 MKD
YEARLY LOW
27.3729 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.6982 MKD

2012 GEL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 30.2694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 27.3729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8965 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5329 to the December average rate of 28.4524, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.2694 was up 6.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 28.4981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 151,347 MKD
2011 Average 130,980 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 136,865 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,482.49 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.2146
27.8666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 28.8096, compared to 28.5867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.8096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.5867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7044 MKD (High: 30.2200 / Low: 28.5155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2666 MKD (High: 28.5722 / Low: 28.3056).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7044
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0336 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 30.0189) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.7888), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2302 (+16.40%).

2012 Avg (June) 30.0189
2011 Avg (June) 25.7888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.0054 27.9318 28.5329
February 28.5857 27.6506 28.0623
March 28.5622 27.8889 28.2044
April 28.7608 27.9732 28.5480
May 30.2200 28.5155 29.4914
June 30.2694 29.7598 30.0189
July 29.4388 28.3383 28.9853
August 29.0165 28.3464 28.8638
September 28.5340 27.3729 28.0738
October 28.7653 27.5782 28.3919
November 28.8687 28.5899 28.7531
December 28.5722 28.3056 28.4524