YEARLY HIGH
0.0191 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0113 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0139 TRY

2018 KZT to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0078 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0115 to the December average rate of 0.0143, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0191 was up 58.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0120, 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 96 TRY
2017 Average 56 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 56 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.08 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0178
0.0110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to TRY 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0048 TRY (High: 0.0191 / Low: 0.0143). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 TRY (High: 0.0120 / Low: 0.0116).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0048
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0166) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+57.59%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0166
2017 Avg (August) 0.0105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0118 0.0113 0.0115
February 0.0120 0.0116 0.0118
March 0.0126 0.0118 0.0121
April 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
May 0.0146 0.0125 0.0135
June 0.0141 0.0134 0.0138
July 0.0142 0.0133 0.0139
August 0.0191 0.0143 0.0166
September 0.0181 0.0164 0.0172
October 0.0168 0.0148 0.0158
November 0.0149 0.0139 0.0145
December 0.0145 0.0138 0.0143