YEARLY HIGH
13.7313 KZT
YEARLY LOW
11.5806 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4634 KZT

2018 ETB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 13.7313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 11.5806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1507 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.9082 to the December average rate of 13.1958, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.7313 was down 8.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.9385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,657 KZT
2017 Average 68,330 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 57,903 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,753.66 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.3960
11.5120
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 11.8787, compared to 13.0481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1694 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.9925 KZT (High: 13.7313 / Low: 12.7388). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1522 KZT (High: 12.0052 / Low: 11.8529).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.9925
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1522

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 0.2024 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 13.2368) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.4593), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2225 (-8.46%).

2018 Avg (September) 13.2368
2017 Avg (September) 14.4593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.1619 11.6529 11.9082
February 11.9325 11.5994 11.7059
March 11.7333 11.5806 11.6690
April 12.0089 11.5903 11.8270
May 12.0052 11.8529 11.9453
June 12.3856 11.9891 12.2168
July 12.6571 12.3691 12.4903
August 13.1708 12.5799 12.9375
September 13.7313 12.7388 13.2368
October 13.4243 13.0529 13.1894
November 13.4002 13.0193 13.2390
December 13.6006 13.0700 13.1958