YEARLY HIGH
276.6463 KZT
YEARLY LOW
244.4538 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.4011 KZT

2018 AUD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 276.6463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 244.4538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1925 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 260.0106 to the December average rate of 266.3996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 276.6463 was up 1.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 273.5024, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,383,232 KZT
2017 Average 1,251,276 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,222,269 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,962.46 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

270.8202
245.3417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 251.9125, compared to 262.8897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9772 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 251.9125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.8897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 15.3933 KZT (High: 276.6463 / Low: 261.2530). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2972 KZT (High: 254.6425 / Low: 250.3453).

December Spread (Volatile) ±15.3933
June Spread (Stable) ±4.2972

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.7285 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 266.3996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 255.4548), the exchange rate shifted by +10.9448 (+4.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 266.3996
2017 Avg (December) 255.4548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 261.7851 256.9800 260.0106
February 259.0626 248.6036 253.2821
March 253.8145 244.4538 248.8960
April 256.1618 244.4964 249.5971
May 249.8785 245.2720 247.4650
June 254.6425 250.3453 252.2242
July 258.1726 250.5245 255.0325
August 265.9591 257.6665 261.9716
September 270.6133 257.2337 264.1304
October 264.7124 257.7809 261.1070
November 273.1105 264.4520 268.6970
December 276.6463 261.2530 266.3996