YEARLY HIGH
44.2671 KZT
YEARLY LOW
39.2062 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.7588 KZT

2017 SBD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 44.2671. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 39.2062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0610 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1319 to the December average rate of 42.9368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 44.2671 was down 5.25% compared to the 2016 peak of 46.7222, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 221,336 KZT
2016 Average 216,017 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 196,031 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,304.83 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

44.1765
39.4419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 40.7058, compared to 42.8119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.1061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.7058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.8119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 2.2924 KZT (High: 41.7419 / Low: 39.4495). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6029 KZT (High: 41.0785 / Low: 40.4756).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.2924
March Spread (Stable) ±0.6029

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 43.1588) against the same month in 2016 (average: 42.3770), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7818 (+1.84%).

2017 Avg (October) 43.1588
2016 Avg (October) 42.3770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.5446 41.2390 42.1319
February 42.0025 40.1503 41.1231
March 41.0785 40.4756 40.6685
April 40.5174 39.5927 40.0278
May 40.7849 39.2062 39.8364
June 41.7419 39.4495 40.4469
July 42.2326 40.8092 41.5407
August 43.8965 42.3262 43.0184
September 44.1657 43.3746 43.7819
October 44.2671 42.6417 43.1588
November 43.0820 41.3553 42.4345
December 43.4139 42.3288 42.9368