2018 SAR to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

102.4982 KZT

YEARLY LOW

85.0355 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.9710 KZT

2018 SAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 102.4982. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 85.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4627 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 87.1668 to the December average rate of 99.1790, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 102.4982 was up 10.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 92.4181, 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 512,491 KZT

2017 Average 434,890 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 425,177 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,313.69 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

100.5406

84.2014

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 87.1032, compared to 96.8388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.7356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.1032

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.8388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 6.8880 KZT (High: 101.4671 / Low: 94.5791). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0003 KZT (High: 86.0358 / Low: 85.0355).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.8880

March Spread (Stable) ±1.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3256 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 99.1790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 89.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1548 (+11.41%).

2018 Avg (December) 99.1790

2017 Avg (December) 89.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	88.8772	85.3466	87.1668
February	87.2586	85.0511	85.8412
March	86.0358	85.0355	85.5630
April	88.0040	85.1153	86.6674
May	88.1458	86.6731	87.6207
June	91.0469	88.2877	89.7602
July	92.5866	90.9862	91.8220
August	97.0413	92.9432	95.3443
September	101.4671	94.5791	97.8570
October	99.4531	96.7767	98.0339
November	99.9821	97.5577	98.7968
December	102.4982	98.5067	99.1790