2018 MRO to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7930 KZT

YEARLY LOW

0.8963 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9725 KZT

2018 MRO to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 1.7930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 28, dropping to 0.8963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8967 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9212 to the December average rate of 1.0422, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7930 was up 89.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9473, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,965 KZT

2017 Average 4,532 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 4,482 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,483.29 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0958

0.8846

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.9190, compared to 1.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9190

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.7771 KZT (High: 1.7930 / Low: 1.0159). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 KZT (High: 0.9073 / Low: 0.8963).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7771

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.0782) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9337), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1444 (+15.47%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.0782

2017 Avg (October) 0.9337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9389	0.9016	0.9212
February	0.9218	0.8973	0.9058
March	0.9073	0.8963	0.9022
April	0.9282	0.8973	0.9142
May	0.9286	0.9163	0.9240
June	0.9600	0.9301	0.9463
July	0.9767	0.9572	0.9671
August	1.0190	0.9805	1.0027
September	1.0661	0.9949	1.0276
October	1.7930	1.0159	1.0782
November	1.0508	1.0253	1.0382
December	1.0770	1.0352	1.0422