YEARLY HIGH
92.4181 KZT
YEARLY LOW
82.7891 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.9639 KZT

2017 SAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 92.4181. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 82.7891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.6291 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2607 to the December average rate of 89.0242, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 92.4181 was down 9.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 102.3291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 462,091 KZT
2016 Average 455,804 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 413,945 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48,145.26 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

91.3587
82.7223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 84.9890, compared to 88.9387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.9498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 84.9890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.9387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 4.3738 KZT (High: 87.5109 / Low: 83.1371). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4081 KZT (High: 84.2605 / Low: 82.8524).

June Spread (Volatile) ±4.3738
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9347 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9347

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 89.8888) against the same month in 2016 (average: 88.5962), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2926 (+1.46%).

2017 Avg (October) 89.8888
2016 Avg (October) 88.5962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.3005 85.8796 88.2607
February 87.0269 83.1064 85.3260
March 85.0777 83.6012 84.2703
April 84.2605 82.8524 83.4420
May 85.0857 82.7891 83.6798
June 87.5109 83.1371 84.9549
July 87.6957 85.6629 86.6821
August 89.8129 88.1494 88.8109
September 91.3325 89.6916 90.6390
October 92.4181 88.6056 89.8888
November 89.6093 87.5722 88.5876
December 89.9430 88.3571 89.0242