YEARLY HIGH
0.1136 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.0553 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0804 ARS

2018 KZT to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0584 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0582 to the December average rate of 0.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of 74.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1136 was up 96.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0579, 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 568 ARS
2017 Average 254 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 276 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 291.93 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1098
0.0535
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to ARS 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 0.0660, compared to 0.0949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0660
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0302 ARS (High: 0.1065 / Low: 0.0763). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 ARS (High: 0.0637 / Low: 0.0626).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0544 (+107.37%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1051
2017 Avg (September) 0.0507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0612 0.0553 0.0582
February 0.0634 0.0601 0.0616
March 0.0637 0.0626 0.0630
April 0.0632 0.0611 0.0623
May 0.0761 0.0631 0.0716
June 0.0847 0.0749 0.0791
July 0.0848 0.0786 0.0802
August 0.1065 0.0763 0.0834
September 0.1136 0.0985 0.1051
October 0.1083 0.0968 0.1007
November 0.1053 0.0948 0.0981
December 0.1033 0.0978 0.1016