YEARLY HIGH
22.7191 KZT
YEARLY LOW
19.0846 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5233 KZT

2018 MDL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 22.7191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 19.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6345 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.2873 to the December average rate of 21.6662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 22.7191 was up 15.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 19.7391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 113,595 KZT
2017 Average 88,751 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 95,423 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,172.47 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

22.0937
19.0321
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 19.5640, compared to 21.4825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.9184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.6373 KZT (High: 22.7191 / Low: 21.0818). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3779 KZT (High: 19.5015 / Low: 19.1235).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.6373
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3779

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2204 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 21.8385) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.2387), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5998 (+13.51%).

2018 Avg (September) 21.8385
2017 Avg (September) 19.2387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.4646 19.0846 19.2873
February 19.6330 19.1101 19.3069
March 19.5015 19.1235 19.3665
April 20.1652 19.3512 19.7589
May 19.9395 19.3778 19.7086
June 20.2731 19.5318 19.9561
July 20.9393 20.1971 20.6093
August 22.0081 21.0052 21.4994
September 22.7191 21.0818 21.8385
October 22.0314 21.2873 21.6182
November 22.0724 21.3141 21.6632
December 22.4780 21.4427 21.6662