2018 FKP to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

495.4332 KZT

YEARLY LOW

436.3114 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

459.7849 KZT

2018 FKP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 495.4332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 436.3114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.1218 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 451.6645 to the December average rate of 471.3836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 495.4332 was up 7.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 461.7005, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,477,166 KZT

2017 Average 2,103,143 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 2,181,557 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 295,609.16 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

482.2755

438.9964

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 449.4643, compared to 470.1054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 20.6411 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 449.4643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 470.1054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 30.2176 KZT (High: 495.4332 / Low: 465.2156). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1009 KZT (High: 456.8205 / Low: 448.7196).

September Spread (Volatile) ±30.2176

July Spread (Stable) ±8.1009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 14.3799 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -14.3799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 478.5708) against the same month in 2017 (average: 452.7003), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8705 (+5.71%).

2018 Avg (September) 478.5708

2017 Avg (September) 452.7003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	458.1408	446.9385	451.6645
February	459.6855	440.8309	449.7129
March	454.2532	442.9898	448.2705
April	471.0587	447.7519	456.9828
May	448.6827	436.3114	442.6030
June	452.2590	441.6931	447.5523
July	456.8205	448.7196	453.7047
August	474.2189	450.2492	460.1440
September	495.4332	465.2156	478.5708
October	491.1980	468.5443	478.6689
November	487.8449	468.5735	478.1605
December	489.8667	462.7737	471.3836