YEARLY HIGH
0.0199 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.0179 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0192 CNY

2018 KZT to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.0199. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0199 was down 10.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0222, 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 99 CNY
2017 Average 104 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 89 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.02 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0198
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to CNY 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 0.0195, compared to 0.0189 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) 0.0195
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 CNY (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0180). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 CNY (High: 0.0198 / Low: 0.0196).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-8.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0196
2017 Avg (February) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0195 0.0197
February 0.0199 0.0192 0.0196
March 0.0198 0.0196 0.0197
April 0.0197 0.0190 0.0194
May 0.0196 0.0192 0.0194
June 0.0194 0.0190 0.0192
July 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
August 0.0196 0.0187 0.0191
September 0.0194 0.0180 0.0187
October 0.0191 0.0185 0.0188
November 0.0190 0.0185 0.0187
December 0.0187 0.0179 0.0185