YEARLY HIGH
0.0094 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0085 KZT

2018 IRR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IRR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0091 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0094 was down 15.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0111, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47 KZT
2017 Average 49 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 39 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.07 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0092
0.0078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0085, compared to 0.0085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0011 KZT (High: 0.0088 / Low: 0.0077). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KZT (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0079).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0091) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-13.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0091
2017 Avg (January) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0094 0.0087 0.0091
February 0.0089 0.0086 0.0087
March 0.0086 0.0085 0.0086
April 0.0088 0.0085 0.0087
May 0.0088 0.0077 0.0081
June 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
July 0.0080 0.0079 0.0080
August 0.0084 0.0079 0.0083
September 0.0088 0.0082 0.0085
October 0.0088 0.0084 0.0086
November 0.0088 0.0086 0.0087
December 0.0091 0.0087 0.0088