YEARLY HIGH
6.1760 KZT
YEARLY LOW
5.5245 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.9227 KZT

2019 RUB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 6.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 5.5245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6515 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6743 to the December average rate of 6.1134, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.1760 was up 5.79% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.8378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,880 KZT
2018 Average 27,493 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 27,622 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,257.69 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.1574
5.6303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 5.8194, compared to 6.0260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3033 KZT (High: 5.8278 / Low: 5.5245). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0910 KZT (High: 6.1138 / Low: 6.0228).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3033
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0910

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2035 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 6.1134) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6083 (+11.05%).

2019 Avg (December) 6.1134
2018 Avg (December) 5.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8278 5.5245 5.6743
February 5.8522 5.6371 5.7373
March 5.9307 5.6896 5.7991
April 5.9482 5.7907 5.8824
May 5.9039 5.8109 5.8582
June 6.0571 5.8064 5.9650
July 6.1138 6.0228 6.0753
August 5.9890 5.7291 5.8718
September 6.0606 5.8007 5.9664
October 6.1253 5.9366 6.0550
November 6.1433 5.9935 6.0740
December 6.1760 5.9988 6.1134