YEARLY HIGH
0.6800 MKD
YEARLY LOW
0.6238 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6502 MKD

2012 LRD to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 17, valuing the pair at 0.6800. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 0.6238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0561 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6553 to the December average rate of 0.6460, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6800 was up 1.27% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6714, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,400 MKD
2011 Average 3,062 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 3,119 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280.73 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6767
0.6290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.6434, compared to 0.6569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0362 MKD (High: 0.6618 / Low: 0.6256). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 MKD (High: 0.6511 / Low: 0.6394).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.6728) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5927), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0801 (+13.51%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.6728
2011 Avg (August) 0.5927

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6702 0.6343 0.6553
February 0.6476 0.6242 0.6352
March 0.6407 0.6238 0.6334
April 0.6411 0.6253 0.6330
May 0.6618 0.6256 0.6456
June 0.6680 0.6476 0.6578
July 0.6789 0.6549 0.6665
August 0.6800 0.6615 0.6728
September 0.6678 0.6436 0.6574
October 0.6589 0.6405 0.6505
November 0.6609 0.6406 0.6486
December 0.6511 0.6394 0.6460