YEARLY HIGH
3.3717 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.8599 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0608 KZT

2020 ISK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 3.3717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 2.8599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5118 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0717 to the December average rate of 3.3047, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3717 was up 2.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.2967, 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 16,859 KZT
2019 Average 15,629 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 14,300 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,558.98 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3429
2.8840
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 3.0086, compared to 3.1131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2645 KZT (High: 3.2407 / Low: 2.9762). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0651 KZT (High: 3.1293 / Low: 3.0642).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2645
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0651

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1024 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.3047) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1560 (+4.95%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.3047
2019 Avg (December) 3.1487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1796 3.0325 3.0717
February 3.0850 2.9324 2.9875
March 3.2407 2.9762 3.1027
April 3.1560 2.9307 3.0003
May 3.0332 2.8599 2.9223
June 3.0546 2.8795 2.9669
July 3.1368 2.9248 2.9849
August 3.1144 3.0354 3.0725
September 3.1631 3.0175 3.0844
October 3.1293 3.0642 3.0907
November 3.2006 3.0634 3.1412
December 3.3717 3.2531 3.3047