YEARLY HIGH
17.7007 PYG
YEARLY LOW
15.2953 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6514 PYG

2018 KZT to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 17.7007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 15.2953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4054 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2750 to the December average rate of 15.9280, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.7007 was down 3.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.3501, 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 88,503 PYG
2017 Average 86,405 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 76,476 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,027.13 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.5378
15.7817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to PYG 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 17.1653, compared to 16.1375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1653
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2581 PYG (High: 16.5534 / Low: 15.2953). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2290 PYG (High: 16.7194 / Low: 16.4905).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2581
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2290

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 0.4707 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.3914) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.8673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4758 (-2.66%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.3914
2017 Avg (February) 17.8673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6388 16.7926 17.2750
February 17.7007 17.0955 17.3914
March 17.4540 16.9743 17.1991
April 17.3866 16.7563 17.0601
May 17.4510 16.7954 17.1466
June 17.3655 16.6812 16.9196
July 16.7194 16.4905 16.6028
August 16.4594 15.8053 16.1321
September 16.5534 15.2953 15.9572
October 16.5022 15.8317 16.1825
November 16.1889 15.8076 16.0226
December 16.0672 15.5189 15.9280