YEARLY HIGH
5.7380 KZT
YEARLY LOW
4.5419 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7621 KZT

2018 AFN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 5.7380. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 4.5419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1961 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6841 to the December average rate of 4.9224, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7380 was up 13.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,690 KZT
2017 Average 24,005 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 22,709 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,980.62 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.9549
4.5894
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to KZT 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 4.6510, compared to 4.8732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2223 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.9229 KZT (High: 5.7380 / Low: 4.8151). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0588 KZT (High: 4.6441 / Low: 4.5853).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.9229
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0588

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.9245) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.8394), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0851 (+1.76%).

2018 Avg (November) 4.9245
2017 Avg (November) 4.8394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7990 4.6053 4.6841
February 4.7108 4.5923 4.6417
March 4.6441 4.5853 4.6199
April 4.7114 4.5897 4.6441
May 4.6990 4.5419 4.6249
June 4.7696 4.6146 4.6912
July 4.8448 4.6414 4.7259
August 5.0031 4.7897 4.9164
September 5.1199 4.6739 4.8953
October 4.9395 4.7732 4.8550
November 5.7380 4.8151 4.9245
December 5.0963 4.8739 4.9224