YEARLY HIGH
3.4427 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.9859 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1529 KZT

2018 NPR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.4427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 2.9859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4568 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2112 to the December average rate of 3.2922, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.4427 was up 3.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.3270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,214 KZT
2017 Average 15,666 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 14,929 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,284.14 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3169
3.0200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 3.1108, compared to 3.1950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1108
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2302 KZT (High: 3.2809 / Low: 3.0507). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0471 KZT (High: 3.1057 / Low: 3.0586).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2302
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0856 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.2922) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2482), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+1.35%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.2922
2017 Avg (December) 3.2482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2790 3.1487 3.2112
February 3.1745 3.0731 3.1256
March 3.1057 3.0586 3.0842
April 3.1640 3.0479 3.0936
May 3.0991 2.9859 3.0448
June 3.1362 3.0738 3.1052
July 3.1644 3.1046 3.1342
August 3.2564 3.1688 3.2131
September 3.2809 3.0507 3.1836
October 3.1471 3.0820 3.1223
November 3.3508 3.1543 3.2248
December 3.4427 3.2137 3.2922