YEARLY HIGH
13.9280 MKD
YEARLY LOW
12.5860 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1596 MKD

2012 QAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 13.9280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 12.5860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3420 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0832 to the December average rate of 12.9683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.9280 was up 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.0838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,640 MKD
2011 Average 60,622 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 62,930 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,709.90 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.7715
12.6874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 13.0164, compared to 13.3029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2865 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.0164
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7485 MKD (High: 13.5052 / Low: 12.7567). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0875 MKD (High: 13.0136 / Low: 12.9262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7485
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0875

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3553 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.6534) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.8088), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8446 (+15.62%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.6534
2011 Avg (July) 11.8088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.3223 12.8108 13.0832
February 12.9733 12.5860 12.7777
March 12.9343 12.6644 12.7835
April 12.9217 12.6644 12.8204
May 13.5052 12.7567 13.1638
June 13.5569 13.3276 13.4697
July 13.9280 13.4176 13.6534
August 13.7492 13.4632 13.6811
September 13.5420 12.9962 13.3258
October 13.1556 12.9662 13.0644
November 13.1535 13.0213 13.1243
December 13.0136 12.9262 12.9683