YEARLY HIGH
0.0118 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0109 SAR

2018 KZT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0115 to the December average rate of 0.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0118 was down 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0121, 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 59 SAR
2017 Average 58 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.02 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0118
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SAR 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 0.0115, compared to 0.0103 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) 0.0115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0007 SAR (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0099). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SAR (High: 0.0118 / Low: 0.0116).

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: 0.0117) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.51%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0117
2017 Avg (March) 0.0119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0117 0.0113 0.0115
February 0.0118 0.0115 0.0117
March 0.0118 0.0116 0.0117
April 0.0117 0.0114 0.0115
May 0.0115 0.0113 0.0114
June 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
August 0.0108 0.0103 0.0105
September 0.0106 0.0099 0.0102
October 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
November 0.0103 0.0100 0.0101
December 0.0102 0.0098 0.0101