2018 BIF to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2142 KZT

YEARLY LOW

0.1792 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1940 KZT

2018 BIF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.2142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.1792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0350 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1854 to the December average rate of 0.2059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2142 was up 7.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1997, 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 1,071 KZT

2017 Average 947 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 896 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175.04 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2092

0.1792

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 0.1847, compared to 0.2033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1847

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0148 KZT (High: 0.2142 / Low: 0.1995). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 KZT (High: 0.1835 / Low: 0.1794).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0148

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.2067) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+6.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.2067

2017 Avg (September) 0.1947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1895	0.1813	0.1854
February	0.1859	0.1802	0.1824
March	0.1835	0.1794	0.1817
April	0.1868	0.1792	0.1834
May	0.1874	0.1823	0.1855
June	0.1930	0.1855	0.1899
July	0.1965	0.1918	0.1944
August	0.2054	0.1953	0.2014
September	0.2142	0.1995	0.2067
October	0.2100	0.2020	0.2053
November	0.2099	0.2016	0.2060
December	0.2137	0.2030	0.2059