YEARLY HIGH
0.0063 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0058 BBD

2018 KZT to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0061 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0063 was down 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0064, 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 31 BBD
2017 Average 31 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 26 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.35 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0063
0.0053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to BBD 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 0.0061, compared to 0.0055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 BBD (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-1.51%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0062
2017 Avg (March) 0.0063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
February 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
March 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
April 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
May 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
June 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
July 0.0059 0.0058 0.0058
August 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
September 0.0056 0.0053 0.0055
October 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
November 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0054 0.0052 0.0054