YEARLY HIGH
5.5776 MKD
YEARLY LOW
4.2320 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8453 MKD

2013 ZAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ZAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.5776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 4.2320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3456 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3730 to the December average rate of 4.3393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.5776 was down 10.45% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.2286, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 278,882 MKD
2012 Average 292,272 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 211,601 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67,281.32 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.4764
4.2360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 5.1360, compared to 4.5546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1360
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.4987 MKD (High: 5.2851 / Low: 4.7864). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1103 MKD (High: 5.2114 / Low: 5.1011).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4987
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4227 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4227

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.3730) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.9479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5748 (-9.66%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.3730
2012 Avg (January) 5.9479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5776 5.2107 5.3730
February 5.3468 5.2182 5.3021
March 5.2114 5.1011 5.1570
April 5.3452 5.0962 5.2053
May 5.2851 4.7864 5.1007
June 4.8735 4.5580 4.6780
July 4.8033 4.6421 4.7430
August 4.7368 4.4371 4.6038
September 4.7659 4.5191 4.6284
October 4.6088 4.4582 4.5557
November 4.5137 4.3595 4.4576
December 4.4681 4.2320 4.3393