YEARLY HIGH
6.2313 MKD
YEARLY LOW
5.3549 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8463 MKD

2012 LSL to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 6.2313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 5.3549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8765 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9444 to the December average rate of 5.4746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.2313 was down 11.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0249, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,157 MKD
2011 Average 30,582 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 26,774 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,382.41 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.1934
5.3633
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 5.9727, compared to 5.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.4056 MKD (High: 6.1784 / Low: 5.7728). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1644 MKD (High: 5.5226 / Low: 5.3582).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4056
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3648 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3648

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 6.1243) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.3362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2119 (-3.35%).

2012 Avg (March) 6.1243
2011 Avg (March) 6.3362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0346 5.8291 5.9444
February 6.2193 6.0060 6.0756
March 6.2313 6.0161 6.1243
April 6.0376 5.8503 5.9661
May 6.0484 5.7744 5.8780
June 5.9928 5.7398 5.8479
July 6.1261 5.9403 6.0257
August 6.1784 5.7728 6.0254
September 6.0355 5.6866 5.8629
October 5.7493 5.4071 5.4981
November 5.5226 5.3582 5.4325
December 5.5882 5.3549 5.4746