YEARLY HIGH
3.7358 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.6259 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1620 KZT

2017 LRD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LRD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 3.7358. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 2.6259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1099 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5357 to the December average rate of 2.6603, the exchange rate registered a net change of -24.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7358 was down 17.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.5368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,679 KZT
2016 Average 19,173 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 13,129 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,549.63 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.6232
2.5727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to KZT 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 3.3906, compared to 2.9334 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4572 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3906
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9334

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8593 KZT (High: 3.7358 / Low: 2.8765). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0481 KZT (High: 2.6880 / Low: 2.6399).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8593
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0481

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5268 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.9796) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.7498), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7701 (-20.54%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.9796
2016 Avg (August) 3.7498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6704 3.4087 3.5357
February 3.4716 3.2992 3.3965
March 3.3977 3.3211 3.3633
April 3.3620 3.2879 3.3222
May 3.4250 3.2918 3.3337
June 3.4925 3.3029 3.3924
July 3.6385 3.4273 3.5064
August 3.7358 2.8765 2.9796
September 2.9508 2.8746 2.9077
October 2.9425 2.7930 2.8487
November 2.8157 2.6259 2.6979
December 2.6880 2.6399 2.6603