YEARLY HIGH
2.8221 KPW
YEARLY LOW
2.3407 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6179 KPW

2018 KZT to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 2.8221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.3407.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4814 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7536 to the December average rate of 2.4190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8221 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8983, 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 14,111 KPW
2017 Average 13,807 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 11,704 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,407.01 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8434
2.3804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to KPW 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 2.7558, compared to 2.4799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1727 KPW (High: 2.5374 / Low: 2.3648). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 KPW (High: 2.8221 / Low: 2.7894).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1727
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

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 0.0961 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0961

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 2.8048) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0432 (-1.52%).

2018 Avg (March) 2.8048
2017 Avg (March) 2.8480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8120 2.7002 2.7536
February 2.8214 2.7503 2.7958
March 2.8221 2.7894 2.8048
April 2.8214 2.7274 2.7695
May 2.7591 2.7224 2.7380
June 2.7182 2.6357 2.6734
July 2.6375 2.5920 2.6136
August 2.5820 2.4726 2.5174
September 2.5374 2.3648 2.4533
October 2.4788 2.4132 2.4477
November 2.4588 2.3992 2.4283
December 2.4352 2.3407 2.4190