YEARLY HIGH
0.0217 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0180 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0201 BOB

2018 KZT to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0217. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0211 to the December average rate of 0.0186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0217 was down 3.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0224, 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 108 BOB
2017 Average 106 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 90 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.45 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0218
0.0183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to BOB 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 0.0212, compared to 0.0190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 BOB (High: 0.0195 / Low: 0.0182). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BOB (High: 0.0217 / Low: 0.0214).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0219), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.69%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0215
2017 Avg (March) 0.0219

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0216 0.0207 0.0211
February 0.0217 0.0211 0.0215
March 0.0217 0.0214 0.0215
April 0.0216 0.0210 0.0213
May 0.0212 0.0209 0.0210
June 0.0209 0.0202 0.0205
July 0.0202 0.0199 0.0200
August 0.0198 0.0190 0.0193
September 0.0195 0.0182 0.0189
October 0.0190 0.0185 0.0188
November 0.0189 0.0184 0.0186
December 0.0187 0.0180 0.0186