YEARLY HIGH
0.6502 GYD
YEARLY LOW
0.5448 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6058 GYD

2018 KZT to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 0.6502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1054 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6335 to the December average rate of 0.5620, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6502 was down 2.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6694, 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 3,251 GYD
2017 Average 3,182 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 2,724 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.80 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6533
0.5537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to GYD 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 0.6359, compared to 0.5757 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0602 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5757

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0404 GYD (High: 0.5888 / Low: 0.5484). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 GYD (High: 0.6404 / Low: 0.6306).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.6375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6634), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0259 (-3.90%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.6375
2017 Avg (April) 0.6634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6471 0.6186 0.6335
February 0.6493 0.6337 0.6435
March 0.6500 0.6398 0.6450
April 0.6502 0.6260 0.6375
May 0.6404 0.6306 0.6355
June 0.6333 0.6115 0.6204
July 0.6127 0.5933 0.6062
August 0.6023 0.5742 0.5844
September 0.5888 0.5484 0.5697
October 0.5762 0.5552 0.5681
November 0.5714 0.5569 0.5637
December 0.5658 0.5448 0.5620