YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0296 BWP

2018 KZT to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0298 to the December average rate of 0.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0307 was down 10.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0343, 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 153 BWP
2017 Average 159 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 139 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.09 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0305
0.0285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to BWP 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 0.0299, compared to 0.0292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 BWP (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BWP (High: 0.0299 / Low: 0.0295).

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

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0304) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-5.25%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0304
2017 Avg (June) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0302 0.0295 0.0298
February 0.0299 0.0295 0.0297
March 0.0300 0.0296 0.0298
April 0.0302 0.0292 0.0297
May 0.0306 0.0298 0.0302
June 0.0307 0.0300 0.0304
July 0.0306 0.0294 0.0299
August 0.0302 0.0292 0.0296
September 0.0300 0.0287 0.0294
October 0.0295 0.0286 0.0290
November 0.0291 0.0282 0.0287
December 0.0291 0.0279 0.0287