YEARLY HIGH
0.0114 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0095 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 QAR

2018 KZT to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0114. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0095.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0111 to the December average rate of 0.0098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0114 was down 3.84% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0119, 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 57 QAR
2017 Average 56 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 47 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.74 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0115
0.0096
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to QAR 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 0.0111, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 QAR (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0096). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0113).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0113) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.51%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0113
2017 Avg (March) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0114 0.0109 0.0111
February 0.0114 0.0111 0.0113
March 0.0114 0.0113 0.0113
April 0.0114 0.0110 0.0112
May 0.0112 0.0110 0.0111
June 0.0110 0.0107 0.0108
July 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
August 0.0104 0.0100 0.0102
September 0.0103 0.0096 0.0099
October 0.0100 0.0098 0.0099
November 0.0099 0.0097 0.0098
December 0.0100 0.0095 0.0098