YEARLY HIGH
0.1134 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0981 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1032 KZT

2018 MGA to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MGA to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.1134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.0981.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0154 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1008 to the December average rate of 0.1048, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1134 was down 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 567 KZT
2017 Average 523 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 490 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 76.80 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1089
0.0993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MGA 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 0.1011, compared to 0.1053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0097 KZT (High: 0.1134 / Low: 0.1037). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 KZT (High: 0.1021 / Low: 0.0990).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1079) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1137), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0059 (-5.15%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1079
2017 Avg (September) 0.1137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1033 0.0991 0.1008
February 0.1028 0.0997 0.1016
March 0.1043 0.0993 0.1019
April 0.1029 0.0983 0.1011
May 0.1021 0.0990 0.1009
June 0.1029 0.0981 0.1001
July 0.1057 0.1008 0.1030
August 0.1095 0.1060 0.1081
September 0.1134 0.1037 0.1079
October 0.1069 0.1026 0.1050
November 0.1053 0.1006 0.1030
December 0.1101 0.1019 0.1048