YEARLY HIGH
3.7268 KZT
YEARLY LOW
3.2240 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4409 KZT

2018 RSD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.7268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 3.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5028 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3623 to the December average rate of 3.5792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.7268 was up 8.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,634 KZT
2017 Average 15,231 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 16,120 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,514.09 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6472
3.2562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 3.3438, compared to 3.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3438
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1995 KZT (High: 3.7260 / Low: 3.5265). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0617 KZT (High: 3.3771 / Low: 3.3154).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1995
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0617

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 0.0865 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 3.5792) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2551 (+7.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 3.5792
2017 Avg (December) 3.3241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4136 3.3222 3.3623
February 3.4029 3.3073 3.3595
March 3.3771 3.3154 3.3478
April 3.4534 3.3168 3.3753
May 3.3561 3.2240 3.2888
June 3.3782 3.2676 3.3291
July 3.4443 3.3691 3.4115
August 3.6012 3.4173 3.4943
September 3.7260 3.5265 3.6146
October 3.6375 3.5143 3.5667
November 3.5912 3.5049 3.5620
December 3.7268 3.5391 3.5792