YEARLY HIGH
0.8952 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0170 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8241 KZT

2018 KMF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.8952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8781 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8102 to the December average rate of 0.8599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8952 was up 3.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,476 KZT
2017 Average 3,749 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 85 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,390.67 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8758
0.7832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.8033, compared to 0.8449 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0416 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8449

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8509 KZT (High: 0.8679 / Low: 0.0170). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 KZT (High: 0.8082 / Low: 0.7973).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8509
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0292 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.8681) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0459 (+5.58%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.8681
2017 Avg (September) 0.8222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8152 0.8002 0.8102
February 0.8174 0.7925 0.8075
March 0.8082 0.7973 0.8037
April 0.8270 0.7948 0.8098
May 0.8093 0.7758 0.7909
June 0.8051 0.7842 0.7977
July 0.8251 0.8022 0.8175
August 0.8538 0.8180 0.8370
September 0.8952 0.8488 0.8681
October 0.8725 0.8466 0.8579
November 0.8679 0.0170 0.8288
December 0.8924 0.8518 0.8599