YEARLY HIGH
0.4706 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3765 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4167 LRD

2018 KZT to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.4706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.3765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0941 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3882 to the December average rate of 0.4236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4706 was up 23.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3808, 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 2,353 LRD
2017 Average 1,599 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,882 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 470.38 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4571
0.3819
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to LRD 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 0.4038, compared to 0.4296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0342 LRD (High: 0.4706 / Low: 0.4363). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 LRD (High: 0.4124 / Low: 0.4045).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.4508) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1655 (+58.01%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.4508
2017 Avg (July) 0.2853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4013 0.3765 0.3882
February 0.4088 0.3770 0.3923
March 0.4124 0.4045 0.4085
April 0.4125 0.3971 0.4034
May 0.4203 0.3964 0.4073
June 0.4394 0.4148 0.4230
July 0.4706 0.4363 0.4508
August 0.4369 0.4212 0.4292
September 0.4371 0.4056 0.4221
October 0.4324 0.4200 0.4260
November 0.4318 0.4213 0.4256
December 0.4278 0.4091 0.4236