YEARLY HIGH
3.4103 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.9551 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1920 KZT

2018 ISK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ISK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 3.4103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 2.9551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4553 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1822 to the December average rate of 3.0899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4103 was up 3.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2928, 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 17,052 KZT
2017 Average 15,318 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 14,775 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,276.31 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3541
2.9846
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 3.1962, compared to 3.1877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1962
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3184 KZT (High: 3.3095 / Low: 2.9911). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0664 KZT (High: 3.2119 / Low: 3.1455).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3184
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0664

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1819 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3.3218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.1468), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1750 (+5.56%).

2018 Avg (August) 3.3218
2017 Avg (August) 3.1468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2119 3.1455 3.1822
February 3.2296 3.1577 3.1887
March 3.2605 3.1906 3.2256
April 3.3504 3.2247 3.2624
May 3.2423 3.0859 3.1651
June 3.2352 3.1201 3.1530
July 3.3115 3.1889 3.2347
August 3.4103 3.2519 3.3218
September 3.4041 3.1960 3.3233
October 3.2577 3.0374 3.1414
November 3.0800 2.9551 3.0154
December 3.3095 2.9911 3.0899