YEARLY HIGH
107.4460 IRR
YEARLY LOW
89.7930 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
101.3652 IRR

2017 KZT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 107.4460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 89.7930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.6530 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.8139 to the December average rate of 105.5931, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 107.4460 was up 16.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 92.5325, 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 537,230 IRR
2016 Average 441,242 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 448,965 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 88,265.16 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

106.5711
94.8359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to IRR 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 101.4504, compared to 101.2800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1704 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 101.4504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.2800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 10.7215 IRR (High: 100.5145 / Low: 89.7930). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5336 IRR (High: 98.8331 / Low: 97.2995).

January Spread (Volatile) ±10.7215
September Spread (Stable) ±1.5336

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6626 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6626

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 105.5931) against the same month in 2016 (average: 89.9550), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6381 (+17.38%).

2017 Avg (December) 105.5931
2016 Avg (December) 89.9550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.5145 89.7930 95.8139
February 104.0079 99.2171 101.2669
March 103.3419 101.6505 102.6137
April 104.4406 102.6897 103.6682
May 104.5220 101.6991 103.4269
June 104.1163 98.9096 101.9126
July 101.3453 99.0634 100.3083
August 99.5166 97.3029 98.6456
September 98.8331 97.2995 98.0089
October 103.6063 96.8855 100.6866
November 105.8607 102.8887 104.4372
December 107.4460 104.0795 105.5931