YEARLY HIGH
225.6459 KZT
YEARLY LOW
194.9356 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
208.0275 KZT

2018 BGN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 225.6459. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 194.9356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.7103 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.8868 to the December average rate of 216.4148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 225.6459 was up 7.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 209.5594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,128,229 KZT
2017 Average 943,401 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 974,678 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,551.35 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

220.5905
196.7922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 202.2028, compared to 213.8522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.6494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 202.2028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 213.8522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 12.5705 KZT (High: 225.6459 / Low: 213.0754). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9596 KZT (High: 203.7629 / Low: 200.8032).

September Spread (Volatile) ±12.5705
March Spread (Stable) ±2.9596

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 5.1808 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1808

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 218.6073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 207.0990), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5083 (+5.56%).

2018 Avg (September) 218.6073
2017 Avg (September) 207.0990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.0173 201.9286 203.8868
February 206.0967 199.5549 203.2902
March 203.7629 200.8032 202.3084
April 208.4293 200.2090 203.9562
May 202.2819 194.9356 198.7754
June 203.7441 197.3519 201.0000
July 207.6410 202.9921 205.8334
August 217.8582 206.1497 210.9457
September 225.6459 213.0754 218.6073
October 219.9495 213.2496 215.9552
November 217.3792 212.1209 215.3569
December 225.0610 214.3137 216.4148