YEARLY HIGH
3.9143 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9554 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3009 MKD

2020 ZAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.9143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 2.9554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9589 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8451 to the December average rate of 3.4055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.9143 was down 3.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.0561, 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 195,713 MKD
2019 Average 190,325 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 147,771 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,942.51 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.9269
2.9453
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 3.3836, compared to 3.2182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5294 MKD (High: 3.6254 / Low: 3.0959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1043 MKD (High: 3.2447 / Low: 3.1404).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5294
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1043

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.8451) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.9027), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0576 (-1.48%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.8451
2019 Avg (January) 3.9027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9143 3.7144 3.8451
February 3.8135 3.5818 3.7509
March 3.6254 3.0959 3.3450
April 3.1435 2.9672 3.0476
May 3.2291 2.9752 3.1128
June 3.2807 3.1417 3.2001
July 3.2557 3.0481 3.2101
August 3.1461 2.9554 3.0271
September 3.2175 3.0803 3.1259
October 3.2447 3.1404 3.1864
November 3.4168 3.2425 3.3543
December 3.4693 3.3266 3.4055