YEARLY HIGH
0.3134 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.2701 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2936 XPF

2018 KZT to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.3134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0433 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2993 to the December average rate of 0.2819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3134 was down 13.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3624, 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 1,567 XPF
2017 Average 1,627 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 1,350 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.71 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3099
0.2764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to XPF 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 0.3018, compared to 0.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0159 XPF (High: 0.2863 / Low: 0.2704). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 XPF (High: 0.3040 / Low: 0.2994).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.3071) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0380 (-11.01%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.3071
2017 Avg (May) 0.3451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3026 0.2958 0.2993
February 0.3060 0.2960 0.3002
March 0.3040 0.2994 0.3015
April 0.3045 0.2923 0.2992
May 0.3134 0.3016 0.3071
June 0.3089 0.2989 0.3035
July 0.3002 0.2937 0.2963
August 0.2959 0.2801 0.2892
September 0.2863 0.2704 0.2792
October 0.2862 0.2774 0.2825
November 0.2875 0.2810 0.2833
December 0.2846 0.2701 0.2819