YEARLY HIGH
106.2305 KZT
YEARLY LOW
90.2033 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.9225 KZT

2018 ILS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 106.2305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 90.2033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.0273 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.5557 to the December average rate of 99.1248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 106.2305 was up 7.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 98.4111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 531,153 KZT
2017 Average 453,851 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 451,016 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 80,136.36 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

103.2293
90.5666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 92.8441, compared to 99.0008 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.1568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.8441
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.0008

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 7.1242 KZT (High: 106.2305 / Low: 99.1063). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4831 KZT (High: 94.3218 / Low: 92.8387).

September Spread (Volatile) ±7.1242
June Spread (Stable) ±1.4831

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 3.5229 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 102.1740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 96.2800), the exchange rate shifted by +5.8940 (+6.12%).

2018 Avg (September) 102.1740
2017 Avg (September) 96.2800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.0361 94.1534 95.5557
February 93.9861 90.2033 92.0329
March 93.7522 90.9631 92.5831
April 94.0568 90.5109 91.8597
May 92.4589 90.9342 91.6218
June 94.3218 92.8387 93.4111
July 95.4416 93.0931 94.5359
August 100.8371 94.1202 97.5875
September 106.2305 99.1063 102.1740
October 102.4206 98.9228 100.5291
November 101.6242 98.0214 100.0536
December 102.8304 98.1907 99.1248