YEARLY HIGH
55.3366 KZT
YEARLY LOW
44.5301 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.3065 KZT

2020 SBD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 55.3366. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 44.5301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.8065 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.7919 to the December average rate of 52.3427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 55.3366 was up 15.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 47.9145, 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 276,683 KZT
2019 Average 233,559 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 222,651 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,032.50 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.8752
45.0534
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 48.8096, compared to 51.8033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.8065 KZT (High: 55.3366 / Low: 44.5301). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5270 KZT (High: 46.0664 / Low: 45.5394).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.8065
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5270

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.0258 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0258

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 50.5718) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.5421), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0297 (+8.66%).

2020 Avg (March) 50.5718
2019 Avg (March) 46.5421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.3503 45.1714 45.7919
February 46.0664 45.5394 45.7885
March 55.3366 44.5301 50.5718
April 54.1918 51.2043 52.1179
May 51.7081 49.4020 50.3065
June 48.8224 47.6547 48.2807
July 51.1816 48.6076 49.6160
August 51.3068 50.5214 50.8692
September 53.0211 50.6040 51.9501
October 53.5424 52.5401 52.9021
November 53.8918 52.7467 53.1400
December 52.9981 52.0393 52.3427