YEARLY HIGH
28.8040 KZT
YEARLY LOW
25.1172 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5403 KZT

2019 LSL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 28.8040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 25.1172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6868 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.2623 to the December average rate of 26.6606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 28.8040 was up 3.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 27.7288, 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 144,020 KZT
2018 Average 130,661 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 125,586 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,434.09 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

27.5770
25.4161
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 26.7417, compared to 26.3389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.7417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.3389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.5971 KZT (High: 28.6069 / Low: 26.0098). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6181 KZT (High: 26.3998 / Low: 25.7818).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.5971
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7596 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 27.3969) against the same month in 2018 (average: 27.2054), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1915 (+0.70%).

2019 Avg (February) 27.3969
2018 Avg (February) 27.2054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.6069 26.0098 27.2623
February 28.8040 26.7455 27.3969
March 26.9800 25.8596 26.3488
April 27.1877 26.3207 26.8455
May 26.6780 26.0210 26.3887
June 26.9298 25.4886 26.2079
July 27.6942 27.0419 27.3558
August 27.1133 25.1172 25.5962
September 26.4529 25.4797 26.0711
October 26.7440 25.3726 26.1318
November 26.3998 25.7818 26.2179
December 27.2994 26.1138 26.6606