YEARLY HIGH
114.3567 KZT
YEARLY LOW
97.7891 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.9151 KZT

2018 PEN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 114.3567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 97.7891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.5676 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.6485 to the December average rate of 110.5881, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 114.3567 was up 7.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 106.5485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 571,784 KZT
2017 Average 500,279 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 488,945 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82,838.18 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

112.1100
97.5162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 100.5790, compared to 109.2512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 100.5790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.2512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.7236 KZT (High: 114.3567 / Low: 107.6331). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4348 KZT (High: 99.2239 / Low: 97.7891).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.7236
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4348

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.5578 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 110.8938) against the same month in 2017 (average: 104.7178), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1760 (+5.90%).

2018 Avg (September) 110.8938
2017 Avg (September) 104.7178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 103.5489 99.7177 101.6485
February 100.3521 98.1087 99.0906
March 99.2239 97.7891 98.7323
April 102.0144 98.8291 100.6201
May 101.0504 99.5742 100.4382
June 104.2813 101.1904 102.9442
July 106.1625 103.7454 105.1246
August 110.7149 106.6550 108.6786
September 114.3567 107.6331 110.8938
October 112.2493 108.8999 110.3522
November 111.0829 108.3310 109.8697
December 113.8069 109.4129 110.5881