2018 KZT to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0244 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0207 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0229 SBD

2018 KZT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 0.0244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0238 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0244 was down 4.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0255, 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 122 SBD

2017 Average 120 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 104 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.56 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0245

0.0212

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 0.0239, compared to 0.0219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0239

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 SBD (High: 0.0222 / Low: 0.0207). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SBD (High: 0.0244 / Low: 0.0240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0242) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0246), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-1.54%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0242

2017 Avg (March) 0.0246

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0244	0.0233	0.0238
February	0.0244	0.0236	0.0241
March	0.0244	0.0240	0.0242
April	0.0244	0.0236	0.0240
May	0.0242	0.0234	0.0238
June	0.0238	0.0232	0.0235
July	0.0233	0.0227	0.0230
August	0.0226	0.0217	0.0221
September	0.0222	0.0207	0.0215
October	0.0219	0.0213	0.0216
November	0.0218	0.0213	0.0216
December	0.0221	0.0213	0.0217