YEARLY HIGH
541.8472 KZT
YEARLY LOW
449.2910 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
486.1588 KZT

2018 JOD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JOD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 541.8472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 449.2910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 92.5562 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 460.6888 to the December average rate of 524.2502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 541.8472 was up 10.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 488.8639, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,709,236 KZT
2017 Average 2,299,820 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,246,455 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 462,781.21 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

531.4302
445.2700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 460.4412, compared to 511.8764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.4352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 460.4412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 511.8764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 36.5006 KZT (High: 536.4148 / Low: 499.9142). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7818 KZT (High: 455.0728 / Low: 449.2910).

September Spread (Volatile) ±36.5006
March Spread (Stable) ±5.7818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 6.9161 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 524.2502) against the same month in 2017 (average: 470.7091), the exchange rate shifted by +53.5411 (+11.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 524.2502
2017 Avg (December) 470.7091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 470.1144 451.4154 460.6888
February 461.0938 449.5943 453.7727
March 455.0728 449.2910 452.4500
April 465.0922 449.6035 458.0868
May 465.9469 459.7500 463.3093
June 480.9866 466.6720 474.3398
July 489.3956 480.9412 485.3339
August 513.0106 491.2842 503.9264
September 536.4148 499.9142 517.1032
October 525.6416 511.3659 518.2340
November 528.7191 515.9032 522.4107
December 541.8472 520.8156 524.2502