2018 BMD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

384.4964 KZT

YEARLY LOW

318.9085 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

344.9611 KZT

2018 BMD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 384.4964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 318.9085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 65.5879 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 326.8982 to the December average rate of 372.0790, 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 384.4964 was up 10.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 346.6050, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,922,482 KZT

2017 Average 1,630,982 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 1,594,543 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 327,939.40 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

377.1983

315.7658

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 326.6874, compared to 363.2347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 36.5473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 326.6874

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 363.2347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 25.8973 KZT (High: 380.5879 / Low: 354.6906). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7385 KZT (High: 322.6470 / Low: 318.9085).

September Spread (Volatile) ±25.8973

March Spread (Stable) ±3.7385

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 4.9693 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 372.0790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 333.8470), the exchange rate shifted by +38.2320 (+11.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 372.0790

2017 Avg (December) 333.8470

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	333.3116	320.0540	326.8982
February	327.2415	318.9885	321.9289
March	322.6470	318.9085	320.8852
April	329.9843	318.9950	325.0124
May	330.5907	326.1940	328.7151
June	341.4614	331.1052	336.6846
July	347.2277	341.2302	344.3633
August	363.9825	348.5676	357.5868
September	380.5879	354.6906	367.0193
October	372.9443	363.0723	367.7057
November	375.1278	366.0364	370.6542
December	384.4964	369.5723	372.0790