YEARLY HIGH
0.1933 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1606 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1745 RUB

2020 KZT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.1933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 0.1606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1632 to the December average rate of 0.1758, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1933 was up 6.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1810, 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 967 RUB
2019 Average 845 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 803 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.41 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1823
0.1614
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to RUB 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 0.1717, compared to 0.1773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0224 RUB (High: 0.1933 / Low: 0.1709). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 RUB (High: 0.1834 / Low: 0.1780).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0224
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1783) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1725), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0058 (+3.39%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1783
2019 Avg (March) 0.1725

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1686 0.1606 0.1632
February 0.1763 0.1658 0.1698
March 0.1933 0.1709 0.1783
April 0.1766 0.1701 0.1730
May 0.1783 0.1703 0.1738
June 0.1753 0.1695 0.1722
July 0.1764 0.1710 0.1732
August 0.1799 0.1730 0.1759
September 0.1838 0.1754 0.1790
October 0.1834 0.1780 0.1805
November 0.1850 0.1768 0.1792
December 0.1804 0.1738 0.1758