YEARLY HIGH
1.5528 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.4734 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5140 SOS

2019 KZT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KZT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.5528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 1.4734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0794 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5332 to the December average rate of 1.5091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5528 was down 14.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8242, 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 7,764 SOS
2018 Average 8,415 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 7,367 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.80 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5404
1.4840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.5292, compared to 1.4989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5292
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0487 SOS (High: 1.5528 / Low: 1.5041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 SOS (High: 1.4973 / Low: 1.4827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0487
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.5332) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7740), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2408 (-13.57%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.5332
2018 Avg (January) 1.7740

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5528 1.5041 1.5332
February 1.5482 1.5117 1.5357
March 1.5461 1.5261 1.5334
April 1.5314 1.5138 1.5260
May 1.5370 1.5184 1.5277
June 1.5317 1.5057 1.5193
July 1.5210 1.5024 1.5103
August 1.5032 1.4734 1.4953
September 1.5030 1.4769 1.4958
October 1.4973 1.4827 1.4887
November 1.5012 1.4843 1.4939
December 1.5249 1.4944 1.5091