YEARLY HIGH
121.5463 KZT
YEARLY LOW
100.2679 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
110.3144 KZT

2020 SAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 121.5463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 100.2679.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.2784 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.0943 to the December average rate of 112.2006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 121.5463 was up 16.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 104.0491, 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 607,732 KZT
2019 Average 510,644 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 501,340 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 106,391.76 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

116.6663
99.2957
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 107.8864, compared to 112.7423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8558 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 107.8864
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.7423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 20.6696 KZT (High: 121.5463 / Low: 100.8767). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2480 KZT (High: 101.5160 / Low: 100.2679).

March Spread (Volatile) ±20.6696
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2480

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 4.1897 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1897

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 111.4885) against the same month in 2019 (average: 100.8607), the exchange rate shifted by +10.6278 (+10.54%).

2020 Avg (March) 111.4885
2019 Avg (March) 100.8607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.5995 100.3469 101.0943
February 101.5160 100.2679 100.7432
March 121.5463 100.8767 111.4885
April 119.6536 113.1290 115.2188
May 113.8153 109.6522 111.4818
June 108.6140 105.8723 107.2921
July 112.5082 108.4719 110.0638
August 112.6123 111.3411 111.9765
September 115.4405 111.5106 113.2989
October 115.5081 113.9105 114.5553
November 116.1200 112.9189 114.3585
December 113.5250 111.7394 112.2006