YEARLY HIGH
27.0444 KZT
YEARLY LOW
22.4027 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5198 KZT

2017 LSL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LSL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 27.0444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 22.4027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6416 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.4511 to the December average rate of 25.4304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.0444 was up 4.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 25.9806, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,222 KZT
2016 Average 116,547 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 112,014 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,208.07 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

26.1105
22.9878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 24.1400, compared to 24.8995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 2.9710 KZT (High: 27.0444 / Low: 24.0734). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7764 KZT (High: 24.6306 / Low: 23.8542).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.9710
February Spread (Stable) ±0.7764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2477 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 25.4304) against the same month in 2016 (average: 24.1092), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3212 (+5.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 25.4304
2016 Avg (December) 24.1092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.7803 23.9370 24.4511
February 24.6306 23.8542 24.2193
March 25.4602 23.4409 24.4957
April 24.0830 22.4027 23.2480
May 24.1450 23.3492 23.6939
June 25.2498 23.9885 24.7321
July 25.2413 24.1153 24.7837
August 25.9473 24.6821 25.1614
September 26.5637 25.1266 25.8503
October 25.3481 23.5406 24.6201
November 24.2178 22.9718 23.5510
December 27.0444 24.0734 25.4304