2018 KZT to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1156 MRO

YEARLY LOW

0.5577 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0337 MRO

2018 KZT to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 28, valuing the pair at 1.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.5577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5579 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0858 to the December average rate of 0.9595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1156 was down 4.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1634, 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 5,578 MRO

2017 Average 5,521 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 2,789 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,789.59 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1247

0.9287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to MRO 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 1.0886, compared to 0.9788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0886

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4266 MRO (High: 0.9843 / Low: 0.5577). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MRO (High: 1.1156 / Low: 1.1022).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4266

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

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 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.1084) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0283 (-2.49%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.1084

2017 Avg (March) 1.1367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1092	1.0651	1.0858
February	1.1145	1.0848	1.1040
March	1.1156	1.1022	1.1084
April	1.1144	1.0773	1.0940
May	1.0914	1.0769	1.0823
June	1.0752	1.0416	1.0569
July	1.0447	1.0238	1.0340
August	1.0199	0.9814	0.9975
September	1.0051	0.9380	0.9736
October	0.9843	0.5577	0.9450
November	0.9753	0.9517	0.9632
December	0.9660	0.9285	0.9595