YEARLY HIGH
0.0225 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0181 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0199 SBD

2020 KZT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0044 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0218 to the December average rate of 0.0191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0225 was up 2.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0218, 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 112 SBD
2019 Average 107 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 90 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.93 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0221
0.0185
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 0.0206, compared to 0.0193 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) 0.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0044 SBD (High: 0.0225 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0217).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0199) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-7.48%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0199
2019 Avg (March) 0.0215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0221 0.0216 0.0218
February 0.0220 0.0217 0.0218
March 0.0225 0.0181 0.0199
April 0.0195 0.0185 0.0192
May 0.0202 0.0193 0.0199
June 0.0210 0.0205 0.0207
July 0.0206 0.0195 0.0202
August 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197
September 0.0198 0.0189 0.0193
October 0.0190 0.0187 0.0189
November 0.0190 0.0186 0.0188
December 0.0192 0.0189 0.0191