2018 KZT to ISK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3384 ISK

YEARLY LOW

0.2932 ISK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3136 ISK

2018 KZT to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 0.3384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.2932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0452 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3143 to the December average rate of 0.3239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3384 was down 6.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3634, 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 1,692 ISK

2017 Average 1,636 ISK

Yearly Trough Low 1,466 ISK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 225.87 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3348

0.2979

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to ISK 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 0.3129, compared to 0.3142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3129

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0322 ISK (High: 0.3343 / Low: 0.3022). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 ISK (High: 0.3179 / Low: 0.3113).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.3317) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3134), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+5.83%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.3317

2017 Avg (November) 0.3134

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3179	0.3113	0.3143
February	0.3167	0.3096	0.3136
March	0.3134	0.3067	0.3100
April	0.3101	0.2985	0.3066
May	0.3241	0.3084	0.3160
June	0.3205	0.3091	0.3172
July	0.3136	0.3020	0.3092
August	0.3075	0.2932	0.3011
September	0.3129	0.2938	0.3010
October	0.3292	0.3070	0.3185
November	0.3384	0.3247	0.3317
December	0.3343	0.3022	0.3239