2018 AZN to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

225.8422 KZT

YEARLY LOW

187.3178 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

202.9104 KZT

2018 AZN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 225.8422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 187.3178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.5245 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 193.1499 to the December average rate of 218.5486, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 225.8422 was up 10.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 205.2131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,129,211 KZT

2017 Average 949,194 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 936,589 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192,622.26 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

221.4775

186.3306

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 192.4670, compared to 213.3537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.8867 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 192.4670

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.3537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 15.2113 KZT (High: 223.5465 / Low: 208.3352). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5825 KZT (High: 194.1796 / Low: 191.5971).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.2113

May Spread (Stable) ±2.5825

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5710 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 218.5486) against the same month in 2017 (average: 196.7118), the exchange rate shifted by +21.8367 (+11.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 218.5486

2017 Avg (December) 196.7118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	196.3485	188.2671	193.1499
February	193.8347	188.1494	190.5789
March	191.1133	187.3178	189.2595
April	193.8234	187.8944	190.9438
May	194.1796	191.5971	193.0779
June	200.5647	194.4817	197.7919
July	203.9516	200.4289	202.2692
August	213.7930	204.7387	210.0363
September	223.5465	208.3352	215.5767
October	219.0569	213.2583	215.9798
November	220.3394	214.9994	217.7117
December	225.8422	217.0763	218.5486