YEARLY HIGH
179.5836 KZT
YEARLY LOW
155.6763 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.5621 KZT

2018 FJD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 179.5836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 155.6763.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.9073 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 161.7696 to the December average rate of 175.2755, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 179.5836 was up 5.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 170.3593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 897,918 KZT
2017 Average 792,352 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 778,382 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119,536.48 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

176.9967
156.3417
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 159.7739, compared to 171.3503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 11.5764 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 159.7739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 171.3503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.5158 KZT (High: 178.3783 / Low: 167.8624). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9572 KZT (High: 159.9676 / Low: 157.0104).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.5158
May Spread (Stable) ±2.9572

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.2710 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 175.2755) against the same month in 2017 (average: 161.6768), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5987 (+8.41%).

2018 Avg (December) 175.2755
2017 Avg (December) 161.6768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 163.2596 160.0597 161.7696
February 161.7208 157.5019 159.4985
March 160.4604 155.8742 158.0630
April 163.6345 155.6763 159.2654
May 159.9676 157.0104 158.0753
June 163.5520 159.3188 161.9715
July 166.3053 162.2658 164.1652
August 173.0105 165.4060 169.4358
September 178.3783 167.8624 172.7342
October 173.9719 168.8983 171.4397
November 177.7472 171.7108 175.0514
December 179.5836 173.0260 175.2755