YEARLY HIGH
3.2928 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.7516 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0624 KZT

2017 ISK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ISK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 3.2928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2.7516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5412 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8976 to the December average rate of 3.1858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2928 was up 6.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,464 KZT
2016 Average 14,181 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 13,758 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,706.03 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2319
2.8022
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 2.9525, compared to 3.1723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.2254 KZT (High: 2.9771 / Low: 2.7516). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0724 KZT (High: 3.2221 / Low: 3.1497).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2254
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0724

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 3.1959) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.9125), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2834 (+9.73%).

2017 Avg (October) 3.1959
2016 Avg (October) 2.9125

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9659 2.7931 2.8976
February 2.9343 2.8340 2.8718
March 2.9811 2.7724 2.8945
April 2.9771 2.7516 2.8380
May 3.1483 2.9703 3.0547
June 3.2002 3.0985 3.1584
July 3.1598 3.0239 3.1182
August 3.2243 3.0379 3.1468
September 3.2358 3.1542 3.1961
October 3.2928 3.1353 3.1959
November 3.2221 3.1497 3.1908
December 3.2260 3.1366 3.1858