2018 BAM to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

226.2627 KZT

YEARLY LOW

194.8392 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

208.2325 KZT

2018 BAM to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 9, valuing the pair at 226.2627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 194.8392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.4235 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.6969 to the December average rate of 216.5297, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 226.2627 was up 8.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 209.4113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,131,313 KZT

2017 Average 943,153 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 974,196 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,117.59 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

221.4146

196.8173

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BAM 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 202.2326, compared to 214.2323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.9997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.2326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 214.2323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 13.1701 KZT (High: 226.2627 / Low: 213.0925). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4108 KZT (High: 203.7965 / Low: 200.3857).

September Spread (Volatile) ±13.1701

March Spread (Stable) ±3.4108

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.3623 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.3623

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 219.3649) against the same month in 2017 (average: 207.1047), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2602 (+5.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 219.3649

2017 Avg (September) 207.1047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	206.2360	201.7506	203.6969
February	205.4503	200.0596	203.3182
March	203.7965	200.3857	202.3024
April	208.8062	200.3666	204.2294
May	202.8871	194.8392	198.8671
June	203.1636	197.5561	200.9817
July	211.7080	203.2398	206.2481
August	217.4869	205.8296	211.1856
September	226.2627	213.0925	219.3649
October	222.5985	213.0294	216.0410
November	222.4803	212.4663	216.0246
December	225.0492	214.0391	216.5297