YEARLY HIGH
21.1060 KZT
YEARLY LOW
17.2858 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7415 KZT

2017 ARS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ARS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 21.1060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 17.2858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8202 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.8350 to the December average rate of 18.8496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 21.1060 was down 25.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 28.4109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 105,530 KZT
2016 Average 116,123 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 86,429 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,101.04 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

21.0335
18.6510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 20.3238, compared to 19.1592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1646 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3238
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.2148 KZT (High: 19.5006 / Low: 17.2858). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3039 KZT (High: 19.1836 / Low: 18.8797).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2148
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.8498 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 20.8350) against the same month in 2016 (average: 26.7259), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8910 (-22.04%).

2017 Avg (January) 20.8350
2016 Avg (January) 26.7259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.1060 20.2597 20.8350
February 20.9162 20.1097 20.5517
March 20.6248 20.1858 20.3653
April 20.6021 20.1505 20.4067
May 20.7102 19.1868 19.9915
June 20.3282 19.3257 19.7929
July 19.5153 18.2727 18.9431
August 19.5524 18.7240 19.1200
September 20.0141 19.3566 19.7256
October 19.9256 18.8369 19.3153
November 19.1836 18.8797 19.0017
December 19.5006 17.2858 18.8496