YEARLY HIGH
0.7920 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.6631 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7142 KZT

2018 AMD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AMD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.6631.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1289 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6772 to the December average rate of 0.7677, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7920 was up 9.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,960 KZT
2017 Average 3,381 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 3,315 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 644.70 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7776
0.6579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.6776, compared to 0.7508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6776
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0480 KZT (High: 0.7841 / Low: 0.7361). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 KZT (High: 0.6711 / Low: 0.6631).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0480
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7677) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0771 (+11.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7677
2017 Avg (December) 0.6906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6885 0.6659 0.6772
February 0.6772 0.6635 0.6688
March 0.6711 0.6631 0.6679
April 0.6864 0.6644 0.6756
May 0.6832 0.6731 0.6789
June 0.7084 0.6834 0.6972
July 0.7226 0.7081 0.7157
August 0.7541 0.7238 0.7418
September 0.7841 0.7361 0.7586
October 0.7677 0.7497 0.7583
November 0.7702 0.7550 0.7628
December 0.7920 0.7622 0.7677