YEARLY HIGH
10.1964 MGA
YEARLY LOW
8.8157 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6994 MGA

2018 KZT to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 10.1964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 8.8157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3807 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9204 to the December average rate of 9.5451, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.1964 was down 3.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.5314, 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 50,982 MGA
2017 Average 47,923 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 44,078 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,903.52 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.0614
9.1783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to MGA 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 9.8969, compared to 9.5019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.8278 MGA (High: 9.6435 / Low: 8.8157). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2955 MGA (High: 9.4313 / Low: 9.1358).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8278
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2955

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 0.4579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 9.9878) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8350), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1528 (+1.55%).

2018 Avg (June) 9.9878
2017 Avg (June) 9.8350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0868 9.6789 9.9204
February 10.0284 9.7268 9.8440
March 10.0695 9.5874 9.8186
April 10.1750 9.7178 9.8971
May 10.0983 9.7980 9.9135
June 10.1964 9.7171 9.9878
July 9.9244 9.4584 9.7098
August 9.4313 9.1358 9.2518
September 9.6435 8.8157 9.2742
October 9.7470 9.3523 9.5233
November 9.9394 9.5009 9.7073
December 9.8156 9.0791 9.5451