YEARLY HIGH
0.0272 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0232 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0252 SEK

2018 KZT to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0232.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0246 to the December average rate of 0.0243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0272 was down 6.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0291, 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 136 SEK
2017 Average 131 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 116 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.75 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0269
0.0241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SEK 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 0.0257, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0257
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0015 SEK (High: 0.0259 / Low: 0.0243). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SEK (High: 0.0249 / Low: 0.0244).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0266) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-4.77%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0266
2017 Avg (May) 0.0280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0249 0.0244 0.0246
February 0.0259 0.0243 0.0250
March 0.0262 0.0254 0.0257
April 0.0267 0.0252 0.0260
May 0.0272 0.0262 0.0266
June 0.0266 0.0256 0.0262
July 0.0263 0.0252 0.0256
August 0.0257 0.0251 0.0254
September 0.0252 0.0238 0.0244
October 0.0249 0.0242 0.0246
November 0.0248 0.0241 0.0244
December 0.0246 0.0232 0.0243