YEARLY HIGH
5.9522 KZT
YEARLY LOW
4.5094 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7443 KZT

2017 KGS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KGS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 5.9522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 4.5094.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4427 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7731 to the December average rate of 4.7953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.9522 was up 13.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29,761 KZT
2016 Average 24,460 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 22,547 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,213.68 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.9976
4.5353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 4.6415, compared to 4.8470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6415
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.1711 KZT (High: 5.9522 / Low: 4.7811). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0833 KZT (High: 4.8370 / Low: 4.7537).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1711
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0833

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1520 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 4.9082) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0151), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1069 (-2.13%).

2017 Avg (August) 4.9082
2016 Avg (August) 5.0151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8387 4.6608 4.7731
February 4.7217 4.5094 4.6212
March 4.6212 4.5322 4.5738
April 4.6909 4.5508 4.6011
May 4.7193 4.5727 4.6291
June 4.7799 4.5675 4.6510
July 4.7779 4.6411 4.7001
August 5.9522 4.7811 4.9082
September 5.0032 4.9104 4.9590
October 5.0556 4.8468 4.9209
November 4.8892 4.7114 4.7982
December 4.8370 4.7537 4.7953