YEARLY HIGH
1.6149 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1.3404 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4980 SYP

2018 KZT to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 1.6149. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.3404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2745 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5758 to the December average rate of 1.3842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6149 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5684, 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 8,074 SYP
2017 Average 5,057 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 6,702 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,372.51 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6270
1.3621
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SYP 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 1.5770, compared to 1.4191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0989 SYP (High: 1.4520 / Low: 1.3532). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 SYP (High: 1.6149 / Low: 1.5961).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0989
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0550 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.6049) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9267 (+136.64%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.6049
2017 Avg (March) 0.6782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6093 1.5452 1.5758
February 1.6144 1.5740 1.5998
March 1.6149 1.5961 1.6049
April 1.6144 1.5606 1.5847
May 1.5788 1.5578 1.5667
June 1.5556 1.5082 1.5299
July 1.5111 1.4832 1.4957
August 1.4774 1.4150 1.4406
September 1.4520 1.3532 1.4040
October 1.4184 1.3809 1.4007
November 1.4068 1.3729 1.3895
December 1.3936 1.3404 1.3842