YEARLY HIGH
129.0730 IRR
YEARLY LOW
106.8221 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.9513 IRR

2018 KZT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 129.0730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 106.8221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.2509 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.2856 to the December average rate of 113.5730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 129.0730 was up 20.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 107.4460, 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 645,365 IRR
2017 Average 506,795 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 534,111 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111,254.56 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

127.3810
108.7315
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 117.8336, compared to 118.0689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.8336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 118.0689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 15.7818 IRR (High: 129.0730 / Low: 113.2913). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0451 IRR (High: 126.4291 / Low: 124.3840).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.7818
July Spread (Stable) ±2.0451

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 4.4802 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 123.4607) against the same month in 2017 (average: 103.4269), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0338 (+19.37%).

2018 Avg (May) 123.4607
2017 Avg (May) 103.4269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.5328 106.8221 110.2856
February 116.7815 112.9663 115.1392
March 117.8184 115.6139 116.8580
April 117.8640 113.4995 115.4314
May 129.0730 113.2913 123.4607
June 127.3968 124.3511 125.8269
July 126.4291 124.3840 125.6756
August 125.8592 118.5928 121.1954
September 121.6980 113.4139 117.6688
October 118.4372 113.9458 115.6441
November 116.0827 113.2858 114.6566
December 114.9918 109.5069 113.5730