2018 ARS to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0958 KZT

YEARLY LOW

8.7991 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0058 KZT

2018 ARS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 18.0958. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 8.7991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2967 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2125 to the December average rate of 9.8439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0958 was down 14.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.1060, 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 90,479 KZT

2017 Average 98,675 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 43,996 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,483.60 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.9810

8.7589

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 15.3398, compared to 10.6719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6679 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3398

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 3.7190 KZT (High: 13.1081 / Low: 9.3891). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2564 KZT (High: 15.9659 / Low: 15.7095).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.7190

March Spread (Stable) ±0.2564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.5178 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 17.2125) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.8350), the exchange rate shifted by -3.6225 (-17.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 17.2125

2017 Avg (January) 20.8350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0958	16.3495	17.2125
February	16.6423	15.7764	16.2369
March	15.9659	15.7095	15.8732
April	16.3695	15.8222	16.0560
May	15.8575	13.1334	14.0007
June	13.3424	11.8094	12.6595
July	12.7266	11.7869	12.4723
August	13.1081	9.3891	12.0452
September	10.1531	8.7991	9.5274
October	10.3353	9.2324	9.9375
November	10.5512	9.5001	10.2050
December	10.2225	9.6779	9.8439