YEARLY HIGH
1.5533 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.2730 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4068 SOS

2020 KZT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 1.5533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 1.2730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2802 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5302 to the December average rate of 1.3802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5533 was up 0.03% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5528, 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 7,766 SOS
2019 Average 7,570 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,365 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,401.20 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.5618
1.3204
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 1.4400, compared to 1.3735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2780 SOS (High: 1.5511 / Low: 1.2730). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0167 SOS (High: 1.3897 / Low: 1.3730).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2780
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0167

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 0.1436 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1436

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.5417) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+0.39%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.5417
2019 Avg (February) 1.5357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5483 1.5107 1.5302
February 1.5533 1.5187 1.5417
March 1.5511 1.2730 1.3980
April 1.3609 1.2914 1.3405
May 1.4107 1.3544 1.3865
June 1.4607 1.4230 1.4429
July 1.4323 1.3774 1.4067
August 1.3897 1.3730 1.3799
September 1.3904 1.3404 1.3670
October 1.3643 1.3395 1.3524
November 1.3733 1.3317 1.3550
December 1.3927 1.3650 1.3802