2023 KZT to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 KZT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the KZT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 1.3186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.1898.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1288 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2295 to the December average rate of 1.2452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3186 was down 5.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3974, 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 2023.
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 1.2581, compared to 1.2378 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0204 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was March, with a trading range of 0.0953 SOS (High: 1.3186 / Low: 1.2233). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 SOS (High: 1.2368 / Low: 1.2227).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0395 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 1.2594) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.1552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1041 (+9.01%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2368 | 1.2227 | 1.2295 |
| February | 1.2772 | 1.2344 | 1.2597 |
| March | 1.3186 | 1.2233 | 1.2594 |
| April | 1.2783 | 1.2423 | 1.2581 |
| May | 1.2856 | 1.2600 | 1.2746 |
| June | 1.2825 | 1.2531 | 1.2677 |
| July | 1.2878 | 1.2590 | 1.2778 |
| August | 1.2810 | 1.2248 | 1.2564 |
| September | 1.2446 | 1.1898 | 1.2169 |
| October | 1.2186 | 1.1899 | 1.1983 |
| November | 1.2489 | 1.2151 | 1.2319 |
| December | 1.2524 | 1.2368 | 1.2452 |