YEARLY HIGH
259.2903 KZT
YEARLY LOW
225.4151 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
238.3931 KZT

2018 NZD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 259.2903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 15, dropping to 225.4151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8752 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.1007 to the December average rate of 253.1954, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 259.2903 was up 3.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 250.7466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,296,451 KZT
2017 Average 1,159,614 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,127,075 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,376.09 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

255.6633
226.0487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 233.7128, compared to 243.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.3607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.7128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 243.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 13.0157 KZT (High: 243.1323 / Low: 230.1167). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3777 KZT (High: 235.5116 / Low: 230.1338).

April Spread (Volatile) ±13.0157
March Spread (Stable) ±5.3777

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.7381 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.7381

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 253.1954) against the same month in 2017 (average: 232.6058), the exchange rate shifted by +20.5897 (+8.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 253.1954
2017 Avg (December) 232.6058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 239.9091 233.9689 237.1007
February 238.4282 230.8079 235.1377
March 235.5116 230.1338 232.7200
April 243.1323 230.1167 235.2547
May 232.3709 225.4151 228.5165
June 236.1273 230.4436 233.5471
July 236.8724 229.0786 233.8443
August 244.1635 231.8688 238.2729
September 247.9752 235.5476 242.1074
October 242.2657 236.4685 239.8895
November 256.7506 246.4287 251.1316
December 259.2903 249.2219 253.1954