YEARLY HIGH
291.3284 KZT
YEARLY LOW
244.6843 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
266.0157 KZT

2018 CAD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 291.3284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 244.6843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.6440 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 262.9630 to the December average rate of 276.6578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 291.3284 was up 4.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 280.1232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,456,642 KZT
2017 Average 1,258,853 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,223,422 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 233,220.23 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

285.7182
244.8062
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 255.7032, compared to 276.3282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.6250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.7032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 276.3282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 17.4269 KZT (High: 291.3284 / Low: 273.9015). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.5296 KZT (High: 259.4940 / Low: 254.9644).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.4269
June Spread (Stable) ±4.5296

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 7.7900 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.7900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 281.6938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 276.4781), the exchange rate shifted by +5.2157 (+1.89%).

2018 Avg (September) 281.6938
2017 Avg (September) 276.4781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 266.6893 258.5328 262.9630
February 262.8364 249.6936 256.0056
March 250.6851 244.6843 248.2156
April 262.5146 247.3880 255.0916
May 257.9564 253.1283 255.3589
June 259.4940 254.9644 256.5846
July 266.7055 258.8740 262.2863
August 281.8911 266.9227 274.1233
September 291.3284 273.9015 281.6938
October 287.8389 277.6653 282.3089
November 284.0930 275.3620 280.8989
December 283.0196 272.7615 276.6578