2018 KZT to CRC Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7869 CRC

YEARLY LOW

1.5299 CRC

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6756 CRC

2018 KZT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1.7869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.5299.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2570 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7354 to the December average rate of 1.6087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7869 was down 6.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9065, 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 8,935 CRC

2017 Average 8,680 CRC

Yearly Trough Low 7,650 CRC

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,285.00 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7939

1.5591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to CRC 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 1.7383, compared to 1.6128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7383

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1045 CRC (High: 1.6344 / Low: 1.5299). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 CRC (High: 1.7864 / Low: 1.7657).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1045

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.7744) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7390), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0353 (+2.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.7744

2017 Avg (February) 1.7390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7789	1.7006	1.7354
February	1.7869	1.7519	1.7744
March	1.7864	1.7657	1.7718
April	1.7766	1.7180	1.7422
May	1.7333	1.7099	1.7217
June	1.7145	1.6605	1.6844
July	1.6615	1.6326	1.6472
August	1.6269	1.5589	1.5879
September	1.6344	1.5299	1.5787
October	1.6359	1.5722	1.6083
November	1.6842	1.6023	1.6463
December	1.6149	1.5728	1.6087