YEARLY HIGH
7.2026 KZT
YEARLY LOW
5.0070 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9104 KZT

2020 ARS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 7.2026. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 5.0070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1956 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3292 to the December average rate of 5.0986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.2026 was down 30.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.3101, 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 36,013 KZT
2019 Average 40,877 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 25,035 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,977.84 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.7830
4.9455
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 6.2890, compared to 5.5317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1321 KZT (High: 7.2026 / Low: 6.0704). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0905 KZT (High: 5.8437 / Low: 5.7531).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1321
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0905

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.6299) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.1716), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5417 (-27.71%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.6299
2019 Avg (March) 9.1716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4226 6.2760 6.3292
February 6.3038 6.0889 6.1686
March 7.2026 6.0704 6.6299
April 6.9809 6.4222 6.6111
May 6.4628 6.0183 6.2023
June 5.9452 5.7326 5.7930
July 5.8437 5.7531 5.7866
August 5.8310 5.6653 5.7360
September 5.7209 5.6014 5.6554
October 5.6380 5.4711 5.5426
November 5.5346 5.2361 5.3712
December 5.2286 5.0070 5.0986