YEARLY HIGH
0.2142 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1759 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1997 BTN

2017 KZT to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.2142. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.1759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0383 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2057 to the December average rate of 0.1924, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2142 was up 4.44% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2051, 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 1,071 BTN
2016 Average 983 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 879 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 191.60 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2116
0.1874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to BTN 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 0.2063, compared to 0.1932 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0131 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2063
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1932

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0178 BTN (High: 0.1937 / Low: 0.1759). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 BTN (High: 0.1947 / Low: 0.1906).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 0.2096) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0191 (+10.02%).

2017 Avg (February) 0.2096
2016 Avg (February) 0.1905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2109 0.2030 0.2057
February 0.2142 0.2067 0.2096
March 0.2129 0.2048 0.2087
April 0.2083 0.2031 0.2062
May 0.2084 0.2013 0.2053
June 0.2065 0.1968 0.2023
July 0.2011 0.1963 0.1983
August 0.1937 0.1759 0.1904
September 0.1927 0.1877 0.1894
October 0.1955 0.1881 0.1931
November 0.1969 0.1928 0.1952
December 0.1947 0.1906 0.1924