YEARLY HIGH
101.4683 IRR
YEARLY LOW
95.8058 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.8250 IRR

2021 KZT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KZT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 101.4683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 19, dropping to 95.8058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6626 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.0443 to the December average rate of 96.7747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 101.4683 was down 37.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 161.4115, 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 507,342 IRR
2020 Average 510,457 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 479,029 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,312.92 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

100.8868
96.4009
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 99.2380, compared to 98.4120 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8260 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 99.2380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.4120

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 2.7430 IRR (High: 98.7969 / Low: 96.0539). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4198 IRR (High: 99.3039 / Low: 98.8841).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.7430
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4198

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.1850 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 100.5129) against the same month in 2020 (average: 111.4230), the exchange rate shifted by -10.9100 (-9.79%).

2021 Avg (February) 100.5129
2020 Avg (February) 111.4230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 100.5145 99.4146 100.0443
February 101.4683 99.2360 100.5129
March 100.7691 98.9410 100.0867
April 98.8914 97.0502 97.9018
May 99.4473 97.4093 98.3758
June 98.7211 98.1738 98.5064
July 99.0686 97.7498 98.7000
August 99.3928 98.7375 98.9909
September 99.3039 98.8841 99.0958
October 99.4567 98.7057 99.0825
November 98.7969 96.0539 97.8281
December 97.4891 95.8058 96.7747