YEARLY HIGH
0.0524 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0440 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0489 MDL

2018 KZT to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.0524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0440.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0084 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0518 to the December average rate of 0.0462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0524 was down 18.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0643, 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 262 MDL
2017 Average 283 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 220 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.91 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0525
0.0452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to MDL 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 0.0511, compared to 0.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0034 MDL (High: 0.0474 / Low: 0.0440). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MDL (High: 0.0523 / Low: 0.0513).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0606), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-14.45%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0518
2017 Avg (January) 0.0606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0524 0.0514 0.0518
February 0.0523 0.0509 0.0518
March 0.0523 0.0513 0.0516
April 0.0517 0.0496 0.0506
May 0.0516 0.0502 0.0507
June 0.0512 0.0493 0.0501
July 0.0495 0.0478 0.0485
August 0.0476 0.0454 0.0465
September 0.0474 0.0440 0.0458
October 0.0470 0.0454 0.0463
November 0.0469 0.0453 0.0462
December 0.0466 0.0445 0.0462