YEARLY HIGH
0.2489 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.2188 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2395 KZT

2018 MMK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.2489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0301 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2430 to the December average rate of 0.2376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2489 was down 1.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,245 KZT
2017 Average 1,198 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,094 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150.38 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2466
0.2306
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.2428, compared to 0.2362 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2428
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2362

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0264 KZT (High: 0.2452 / Low: 0.2188). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 KZT (High: 0.2412 / Low: 0.2386).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0264
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.2453) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2339), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+4.86%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.2453
2017 Avg (June) 0.2339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2464 0.2393 0.2430
February 0.2456 0.2385 0.2415
March 0.2412 0.2386 0.2400
April 0.2486 0.2386 0.2438
May 0.2467 0.2406 0.2434
June 0.2489 0.2405 0.2453
July 0.2440 0.2382 0.2410
August 0.2456 0.2335 0.2386
September 0.2452 0.2188 0.2342
October 0.2429 0.2283 0.2338
November 0.2364 0.2289 0.2320
December 0.2488 0.2339 0.2376