YEARLY HIGH
1.5081 AMD
YEARLY LOW
1.2626 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4045 AMD

2018 KZT to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 1.5081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.2626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2455 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4769 to the December average rate of 1.3027, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5081 was down 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5630, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,541 AMD
2017 Average 7,402 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 6,313 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,227.60 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5168
1.2833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to AMD 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 1.4762, compared to 1.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1434 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0831 AMD (High: 1.3584 / Low: 1.2753). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 AMD (High: 1.5081 / Low: 1.4901).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0831
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0490 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0490

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.4973) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5328), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0355 (-2.31%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.4973
2017 Avg (March) 1.5328

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5017 1.4525 1.4769
February 1.5072 1.4766 1.4953
March 1.5081 1.4901 1.4973
April 1.5051 1.4568 1.4803
May 1.4857 1.4638 1.4730
June 1.4633 1.4117 1.4344
July 1.4123 1.3839 1.3973
August 1.3816 1.3262 1.3483
September 1.3584 1.2753 1.3187
October 1.3339 1.3026 1.3187
November 1.3244 1.2983 1.3111
December 1.3121 1.2626 1.3027