YEARLY HIGH
0.1644 PHP
YEARLY LOW
0.1363 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1531 PHP

2018 KZT to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.1644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0280 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1546 to the December average rate of 0.1419, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1644 was up 1.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1612, 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 822 PHP
2017 Average 773 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 682 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.22 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1645
0.1398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to PHP 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 0.1592, compared to 0.1470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1592
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0111 PHP (High: 0.1529 / Low: 0.1418). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PHP (High: 0.1590 / Low: 0.1561).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.1624) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1589), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+2.19%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.1624
2017 Avg (March) 0.1589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1595 0.1494 0.1546
February 0.1640 0.1578 0.1612
March 0.1644 0.1610 0.1624
April 0.1638 0.1575 0.1601
May 0.1610 0.1566 0.1590
June 0.1590 0.1561 0.1577
July 0.1566 0.1527 0.1550
August 0.1519 0.1467 0.1490
September 0.1529 0.1418 0.1471
October 0.1494 0.1440 0.1467
November 0.1437 0.1403 0.1424
December 0.1437 0.1363 0.1419