2017 KZT to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 KZT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the KZT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 1.8935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 1.6735.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2200 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7457 to the December average rate of 1.7373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8935 was up 2.01% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8561, 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 2017.
KZT to SOS 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 1.8165, compared to 1.7374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0790 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.1022 SOS (High: 1.8651 / Low: 1.7629). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 SOS (High: 1.8466 / Low: 1.8152).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 1.8442) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0263 (+1.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.7905 | 1.7194 | 1.7457 |
| February | 1.8552 | 1.7787 | 1.8094 |
| March | 1.8466 | 1.8152 | 1.8291 |
| April | 1.8696 | 1.8351 | 1.8520 |
| May | 1.8935 | 1.8147 | 1.8442 |
| June | 1.8651 | 1.7629 | 1.8183 |
| July | 1.8095 | 1.7565 | 1.7779 |
| August | 1.7649 | 1.7121 | 1.7372 |
| September | 1.7336 | 1.6909 | 1.7092 |
| October | 1.7570 | 1.6735 | 1.7192 |
| November | 1.7997 | 1.7254 | 1.7436 |
| December | 1.7676 | 1.7204 | 1.7373 |