2018 MAD to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

40.3406 KZT

YEARLY LOW

34.4335 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.7344 KZT

2018 MAD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MAD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 40.3406. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 34.4335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9071 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.3289 to the December average rate of 39.0077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 40.3406 was up 10.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.6059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201,703 KZT

2017 Average 168,304 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 172,167 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,535.52 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

39.4280

34.4837

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 35.1544, compared to 38.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.1544

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.4172 KZT (High: 40.3406 / Low: 37.9233). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5050 KZT (High: 35.1632 / Low: 34.6583).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4172

March Spread (Stable) ±0.5050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3841 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3841

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 39.0160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 36.2904), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7256 (+7.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 39.0160

2017 Avg (September) 36.2904

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.7138	34.9367	35.3289
February	35.3724	34.5110	35.0277
March	35.1632	34.6583	34.9387
April	36.0025	34.6562	35.2798
May	35.3447	34.4335	34.8957
June	35.9772	34.8442	35.4557
July	36.7515	35.9444	36.4106
August	38.7780	36.8287	37.7100
September	40.3406	37.9233	39.0160
October	39.3757	38.3070	38.7731
November	39.3303	38.4985	38.9682
December	40.2403	38.5850	39.0077