2018 BWP to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.8944 KZT

YEARLY LOW

32.5975 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

33.8203 KZT

2018 BWP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 35.8944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 32.5975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2969 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.5472 to the December average rate of 34.7916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.8944 was up 5.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.8885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,472 KZT

2017 Average 157,730 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 162,987 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,484.58 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.0405

32.7415

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 33.4133, compared to 34.2272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8140 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.4133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.2272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5333 KZT (High: 34.8831 / Low: 33.3498). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3627 KZT (High: 33.8551 / Low: 33.4923).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5333

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5060 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 34.7916) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.8805), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9111 (+5.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 34.7916

2017 Avg (December) 32.8805

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	33.8766	33.0947	33.5472
February	33.8551	33.4923	33.6833
March	33.8027	33.2801	33.5445
April	34.2384	33.1314	33.6388
May	33.5037	32.7035	33.1328
June	33.3096	32.5975	32.9331
July	34.0269	32.6753	33.4195
August	34.2456	33.0913	33.8233
September	34.8831	33.3498	34.0191
October	34.9327	33.9450	34.4610
November	35.4711	34.3840	34.8489
December	35.8944	34.3700	34.7916