2018 KPW to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4272 KZT

YEARLY LOW

0.3543 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3833 KZT

2018 KPW to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.4272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.3543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0729 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3632 to the December average rate of 0.4134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4272 was up 10.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,136 KZT

2017 Average 1,812 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 1,772 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 364.38 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4191

0.3509

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KPW 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 0.3630, compared to 0.4036 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3630

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0288 KZT (High: 0.4229 / Low: 0.3941). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 KZT (High: 0.3585 / Low: 0.3543).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0288

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4134) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0425 (+11.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4134

2017 Avg (December) 0.3709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3703	0.3556	0.3632
February	0.3636	0.3544	0.3577
March	0.3585	0.3543	0.3565
April	0.3666	0.3544	0.3611
May	0.3673	0.3624	0.3652
June	0.3794	0.3679	0.3741
July	0.3858	0.3791	0.3826
August	0.4044	0.3873	0.3973
September	0.4229	0.3941	0.4078
October	0.4144	0.4034	0.4086
November	0.4168	0.4067	0.4118
December	0.4272	0.4106	0.4134