YEARLY HIGH
1.6030 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.4707 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5387 LRD

2012 MKD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 1, valuing the pair at 1.6030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 1.4707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1324 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5263 to the December average rate of 1.5481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6030 was down 8.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7584, 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 8,015 LRD
2011 Average 8,174 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 7,353 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 661.85 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5892
1.4772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD to LRD 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 1.5548, compared to 1.5227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0321 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0875 LRD (High: 1.5985 / Low: 1.5110). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 LRD (High: 1.5639 / Low: 1.5359).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0875
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0306 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.5788) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6445), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0656 (-3.99%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.5788
2011 Avg (March) 1.6445

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5765 1.4921 1.5263
February 1.6021 1.5441 1.5744
March 1.6030 1.5608 1.5788
April 1.5992 1.5598 1.5799
May 1.5985 1.5110 1.5492
June 1.5440 1.4970 1.5202
July 1.5270 1.4730 1.5005
August 1.5118 1.4707 1.4865
September 1.5538 1.4974 1.5215
October 1.5612 1.5177 1.5375
November 1.5609 1.5132 1.5419
December 1.5639 1.5359 1.5481