2018 KZT to SLL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 KZT to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the KZT to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 1, valuing the pair at 24.2606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 17.9753.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2853 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4517 to the December average rate of 22.5503, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 24.2606 was up 0.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.1909, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KZT based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
KZT to SLL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.1620, compared to 21.6191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5429 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 5.3711 SLL (High: 23.3464 / Low: 17.9753). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4873 SLL (High: 24.2527 / Low: 23.7654).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.2764 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 23.6775) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.8864), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2088 (-0.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.9459 | 22.9602 | 23.4517 |
| February | 24.1940 | 23.4689 | 23.8377 |
| March | 24.2527 | 23.7654 | 23.9223 |
| April | 24.2606 | 23.3311 | 23.6775 |
| May | 23.9608 | 23.2906 | 23.6795 |
| June | 23.6330 | 18.4649 | 20.4031 |
| July | 18.9223 | 18.2701 | 18.5614 |
| August | 23.3464 | 17.9753 | 20.2769 |
| September | 23.6544 | 22.0448 | 22.8703 |
| October | 23.1083 | 22.4967 | 22.8184 |
| November | 22.9212 | 22.3657 | 22.6370 |
| December | 22.7019 | 21.8208 | 22.5503 |