YEARLY HIGH
0.0255 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0226 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0240 SBD

2017 KZT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.0226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0237 to the December average rate of 0.0233, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0255 was up 5.88% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0241, 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 128 SBD
2016 Average 116 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 113 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.58 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0253
0.0226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SBD 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0014 SBD (High: 0.0253 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0247 / Low: 0.0243).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 0.0251) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+6.99%).

2017 Avg (May) 0.0251
2016 Avg (May) 0.0235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0242 0.0235 0.0237
February 0.0249 0.0238 0.0243
March 0.0247 0.0243 0.0246
April 0.0253 0.0247 0.0250
May 0.0255 0.0245 0.0251
June 0.0253 0.0240 0.0247
July 0.0245 0.0237 0.0241
August 0.0236 0.0228 0.0232
September 0.0231 0.0226 0.0228
October 0.0235 0.0226 0.0232
November 0.0242 0.0232 0.0236
December 0.0236 0.0230 0.0233