YEARLY HIGH
0.2093 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.1815 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1984 BTN

2018 KZT to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1815.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0277 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1947 to the December average rate of 0.1899, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2093 was down 2.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2142, 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 1,046 BTN
2017 Average 998 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 908 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 138.72 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2069
0.1883
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 0.2010, compared to 0.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0144 BTN (High: 0.2049 / Low: 0.1905). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 BTN (High: 0.2043 / Low: 0.2012).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0144
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2053) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2053), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.01%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2053
2017 Avg (May) 0.2053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1985 0.1906 0.1947
February 0.2034 0.1969 0.2000
March 0.2043 0.2012 0.2027
April 0.2051 0.1976 0.2021
May 0.2093 0.2016 0.2053
June 0.2033 0.1993 0.2013
July 0.2013 0.1975 0.1994
August 0.1972 0.1919 0.1945
September 0.2049 0.1905 0.1964
October 0.2028 0.1986 0.2002
November 0.1981 0.1865 0.1938
December 0.1945 0.1815 0.1899