YEARLY HIGH
1.2805 KZT
YEARLY LOW
1.0535 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1596 KZT

2020 MRO to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MRO to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.2805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2270 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0623 to the December average rate of 1.1791, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.2805 was up 17.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0932, 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 6,402 KZT
2019 Average 5,365 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 5,267 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,135.07 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.2290
1.0431
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 1.1347, compared to 1.1845 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1347
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1845

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2204 KZT (High: 1.2805 / Low: 1.0601). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 KZT (High: 1.0669 / Low: 1.0535).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2204
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0453 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.1727) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0596), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1131 (+10.67%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.1727
2019 Avg (March) 1.0596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0781 1.0545 1.0623
February 1.0669 1.0535 1.0586
March 1.2805 1.0601 1.1727
April 1.2611 1.1910 1.2136
May 1.1975 1.1537 1.1731
June 1.1420 1.1127 1.1278
July 1.1820 1.1397 1.1564
August 1.1832 1.1697 1.1764
September 1.2129 1.1716 1.1904
October 1.2136 1.1970 1.2036
November 1.2199 1.1862 1.2014
December 1.1927 1.1740 1.1791