2018 LSL to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LSL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LSL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 27.7288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 23.8714.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8574 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8238 to the December average rate of 26.0950, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.7288 was up 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.0444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 26.6002, compared to 25.6762 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9240 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.0557 KZT (High: 26.9406 / Low: 24.8849). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7051 KZT (High: 27.3781 / Low: 26.6731).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 0.8666 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 27.2054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.2193), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9862 (+12.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.2567 | 26.4334 | 26.8238 |
| February | 27.7288 | 26.7404 | 27.2054 |
| March | 27.3781 | 26.6731 | 27.0646 |
| April | 27.4325 | 26.2191 | 26.8733 |
| May | 26.7295 | 25.8102 | 26.2138 |
| June | 26.3763 | 24.6950 | 25.4203 |
| July | 26.5059 | 24.6507 | 25.6862 |
| August | 26.9406 | 24.8849 | 25.7623 |
| September | 25.8393 | 23.8714 | 24.8957 |
| October | 25.7562 | 24.8524 | 25.3077 |
| November | 27.1649 | 25.6170 | 26.3101 |
| December | 27.3422 | 25.4789 | 26.0950 |