YEARLY HIGH
74.3664 STD
YEARLY LOW
59.9925 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.7606 STD

2017 KZT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KZT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 74.3664. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 19, dropping to 59.9925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.3739 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 69.7181 to the December average rate of 61.9617, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 74.3664 was up 4.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 70.9657, 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 371,832 STD
2016 Average 324,117 STD
Yearly Trough Low 299,962 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,869.73 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

74.3774
59.2421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to STD 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 71.0930, compared to 62.4283 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.6647 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.0930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.4283

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 4.4130 STD (High: 74.3664 / Low: 69.9535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6469 STD (High: 62.2170 / Low: 61.5701).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.4130
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6469

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.1302 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 71.9632) against the same month in 2016 (average: 61.7997), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1636 (+16.45%).

2017 Avg (February) 71.9632
2016 Avg (February) 61.7997

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 70.8682 69.0621 69.7181
February 74.3664 69.9535 71.9632
March 74.0675 71.3347 72.5183
April 74.1948 71.1065 73.1162
May 71.8715 69.9853 70.7068
June 69.8703 66.8710 68.5353
July 66.7764 63.6994 65.4051
August 63.0628 60.9470 62.2895
September 61.1155 59.9925 60.5034
October 62.7510 60.2249 61.7961
November 63.2307 61.9147 62.6138
December 62.2170 61.5701 61.9617