YEARLY HIGH
0.1508 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1376 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1450 BOB

2012 MKD to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.1508. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.1376.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1447 to the December average rate of 0.1480, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1508 was down 11.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1700, 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 754 BOB
2011 Average 790 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 688 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.02 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1491
0.1393
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to BOB 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 0.1458, compared to 0.1442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0074 BOB (High: 0.1482 / Low: 0.1408). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 BOB (High: 0.1484 / Low: 0.1475).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1482) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1558), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0075 (-4.83%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1482
2011 Avg (February) 0.1558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1482 0.1419 0.1447
February 0.1508 0.1461 0.1482
March 0.1499 0.1463 0.1483
April 0.1499 0.1466 0.1477
May 0.1482 0.1408 0.1442
June 0.1429 0.1396 0.1414
July 0.1434 0.1376 0.1403
August 0.1427 0.1389 0.1402
September 0.1476 0.1411 0.1438
October 0.1482 0.1454 0.1469
November 0.1474 0.1458 0.1463
December 0.1484 0.1475 0.1480