YEARLY HIGH
0.0901 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.0721 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0790 UAH

2018 KZT to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.0901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0872 to the December average rate of 0.0746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0901 was up 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0869, 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 450 UAH
2017 Average 408 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 360 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.99 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0884
0.0733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to UAH 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 0.0819, compared to 0.0761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0819
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0057 UAH (High: 0.0901 / Low: 0.0843). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 UAH (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0791).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0872) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+5.88%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0872
2017 Avg (January) 0.0823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0901 0.0843 0.0872
February 0.0865 0.0823 0.0843
March 0.0838 0.0808 0.0820
April 0.0830 0.0785 0.0805
May 0.0801 0.0791 0.0797
June 0.0792 0.0770 0.0779
July 0.0773 0.0758 0.0766
August 0.0777 0.0752 0.0770
September 0.0793 0.0738 0.0769
October 0.0778 0.0753 0.0764
November 0.0764 0.0742 0.0753
December 0.0755 0.0721 0.0746