YEARLY HIGH
3.4396 MKD
YEARLY LOW
2.9031 MKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0895 MKD

2023 ZAR to MKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the ZAR to MKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 3.4396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 25, dropping to 2.9031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5365 MKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3490 to the December average rate of 3.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.4396 was down 12.18% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.9166, 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 171,979 MKD
2022 Average 179,192 MKD
Yearly Trough Low 145,153 MKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,825.87 MKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.3870
2.9307
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 3.1341, compared to 3.0450 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0891 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0450

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 0.2219 MKD (High: 3.1739 / Low: 2.9520). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0989 MKD (High: 3.0800 / Low: 2.9811).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2219
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0989

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1388 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.3490) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.5125), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1635 (-4.66%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.3490
2022 Avg (January) 3.5125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4396 3.2591 3.3490
February 3.3182 3.1548 3.2102
March 3.2020 3.0429 3.1500
April 3.1850 3.0253 3.0905
May 3.0581 2.9031 2.9687
June 3.1186 2.9379 3.0360
July 3.1739 2.9520 3.0593
August 3.0877 2.9501 3.0056
September 3.0910 2.9791 3.0391
October 3.1174 2.9895 3.0604
November 3.1745 2.9810 3.0731
December 3.0800 2.9811 3.0323