YEARLY HIGH
0.6536 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.5596 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5979 KZT

2018 CRC to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.6536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.5596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0940 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5764 to the December average rate of 0.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6536 was up 7.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6065, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,268 KZT
2017 Average 2,882 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,798 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470.03 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6407
0.5566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.5755, compared to 0.6203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5755
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0418 KZT (High: 0.6536 / Low: 0.6118). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 KZT (High: 0.5663 / Low: 0.5598).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0418
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6337) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0445 (+7.55%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6337
2017 Avg (September) 0.5892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5880 0.5622 0.5764
February 0.5708 0.5596 0.5636
March 0.5663 0.5598 0.5644
April 0.5821 0.5629 0.5741
May 0.5848 0.5769 0.5808
June 0.6022 0.5833 0.5938
July 0.6125 0.6019 0.6071
August 0.6415 0.6147 0.6299
September 0.6536 0.6118 0.6337
October 0.6360 0.6113 0.6219
November 0.6241 0.5937 0.6075
December 0.6358 0.6192 0.6216