YEARLY HIGH
0.0442 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0346 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0397 LSL

2020 KZT to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 7, valuing the pair at 0.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0379 to the December average rate of 0.0354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0442 was up 11.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0398, 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 221 LSL
2019 Average 189 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 173 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.15 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0442
0.0346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to LSL 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0043 LSL (High: 0.0442 / Low: 0.0399). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 LSL (High: 0.0390 / Low: 0.0377).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0434) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0379), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+14.44%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0434
2019 Avg (May) 0.0379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0389 0.0366 0.0379
February 0.0407 0.0389 0.0396
March 0.0414 0.0381 0.0398
April 0.0442 0.0399 0.0428
May 0.0442 0.0422 0.0434
June 0.0432 0.0414 0.0426
July 0.0422 0.0393 0.0406
August 0.0422 0.0394 0.0409
September 0.0401 0.0384 0.0394
October 0.0390 0.0377 0.0383
November 0.0376 0.0357 0.0362
December 0.0362 0.0346 0.0354