2018 LRD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6562 KZT

YEARLY LOW

2.1251 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4045 KZT

2018 LRD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.6562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 2.1251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5310 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5774 to the December average rate of 2.3609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6562 was down 28.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7358, 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 13,281 KZT

2017 Average 15,805 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 10,626 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,655.15 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6132

2.1837

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 2.4794, compared to 2.3296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4794

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2065 KZT (High: 2.6526 / Low: 2.4461). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0473 KZT (High: 2.4724 / Low: 2.4251).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2065

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1455 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.5774) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9583 (-27.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.5774

2017 Avg (January) 3.5357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6562	2.4916	2.5774
February	2.6526	2.4461	2.5507
March	2.4724	2.4251	2.4480
April	2.5180	2.4240	2.4791
May	2.5230	2.3794	2.4561
June	2.4105	2.2758	2.3649
July	2.2919	2.1251	2.2195
August	2.3743	2.2887	2.3300
September	2.4655	2.2880	2.3705
October	2.3807	2.3126	2.3473
November	2.3735	2.3160	2.3496
December	2.4444	2.3376	2.3609