2018 BBD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

192.2482 KZT

YEARLY LOW

159.4543 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

172.4805 KZT

2018 BBD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 192.2482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 159.4543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.7939 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 163.4491 to the December average rate of 186.0395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 192.2482 was up 10.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 173.3025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 961,241 KZT

2017 Average 815,491 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 797,271 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,969.70 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

188.5992

157.8829

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BBD 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 163.3437, compared to 181.6173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.2736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 163.3437

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 181.6173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 12.9486 KZT (High: 190.2939 / Low: 177.3453). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8693 KZT (High: 161.3235 / Low: 159.4543).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.9486

March Spread (Stable) ±1.8693

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 2.4846 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 186.0395) against the same month in 2017 (average: 166.9235), the exchange rate shifted by +19.1160 (+11.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 186.0395

2017 Avg (December) 166.9235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.6558	160.0270	163.4491
February	163.6207	159.4943	160.9645
March	161.3235	159.4543	160.4426
April	164.9921	159.4975	162.5062
May	165.2954	163.0970	164.3576
June	170.7307	165.5526	168.3423
July	173.6138	170.6151	172.1816
August	181.9913	174.2838	178.7934
September	190.2939	177.3453	183.5096
October	186.4721	181.5362	183.8528
November	187.5639	183.0182	185.3271
December	192.2482	184.7862	186.0395