YEARLY HIGH
0.0070 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0059 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0066 TOP

2018 KZT to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0070. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0070 was down 6.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0075, 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 35 TOP
2017 Average 35 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 30 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.57 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0070
0.0060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to TOP 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 0.0069, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 TOP (High: 0.0065 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 TOP (High: 0.0070 / Low: 0.0069).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0069) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-6.64%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0069
2017 Avg (May) 0.0074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
March 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
April 0.0070 0.0067 0.0068
May 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
June 0.0069 0.0067 0.0068
July 0.0068 0.0067 0.0067
August 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
September 0.0065 0.0061 0.0063
October 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
December 0.0062 0.0059 0.0061