2018 KZT to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3427 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.2851 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3208 JPY

2018 KZT to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3395 to the December average rate of 0.3014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3427 was down 5.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3644, 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 1,713 JPY

2017 Average 1,720 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 1,426 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.75 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3433

0.2976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to JPY 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 0.3328, compared to 0.3088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0257 JPY (High: 0.3180 / Low: 0.2922). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 JPY (High: 0.3086 / Low: 0.3027).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3395) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3475), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-2.31%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3395

2017 Avg (January) 0.3475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3427	0.3359	0.3395
February	0.3419	0.3302	0.3351
March	0.3347	0.3265	0.3303
April	0.3355	0.3237	0.3311
May	0.3388	0.3285	0.3337
June	0.3315	0.3220	0.3271
July	0.3290	0.3199	0.3235
August	0.3198	0.3039	0.3105
September	0.3180	0.2922	0.3055
October	0.3139	0.3020	0.3066
November	0.3086	0.3027	0.3057
December	0.3069	0.2851	0.3014