YEARLY HIGH
0.1997 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.1806 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1893 KZT

2017 BIF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BIF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.1806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1970 to the December average rate of 0.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1997 was down 18.85% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2460, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 998 KZT
2016 Average 1,059 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 903 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.40 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1983
0.1830
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.1876, compared to 0.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0093 KZT (High: 0.1901 / Low: 0.1808). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KZT (High: 0.1913 / Low: 0.1887).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1970) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2321), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0350 (-15.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1970
2016 Avg (January) 0.2321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1997 0.1917 0.1970
February 0.1926 0.1838 0.1890
March 0.1882 0.1836 0.1863
April 0.1858 0.1827 0.1844
May 0.1880 0.1806 0.1843
June 0.1901 0.1808 0.1848
July 0.1929 0.1862 0.1885
August 0.1946 0.1900 0.1916
September 0.1974 0.1926 0.1947
October 0.1974 0.1887 0.1922
November 0.1915 0.1865 0.1892
December 0.1913 0.1887 0.1898