YEARLY HIGH
28.1762 KZT
YEARLY LOW
22.7020 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.3332 KZT

2018 SCR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 28.1762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 22.7020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4743 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.4969 to the December average rate of 27.2102, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.1762 was up 9.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.6193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,881 KZT
2017 Average 120,090 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 113,510 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,371.26 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.5816
23.1256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 24.0125, compared to 26.6539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.6539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.7146 KZT (High: 27.9486 / Low: 25.2340). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3760 KZT (High: 25.5789 / Low: 25.2029).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.7146
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3760

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1267 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 27.2102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 23.9705), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2397 (+13.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 27.2102
2017 Avg (December) 23.9705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.0240 22.7020 23.4969
February 24.3222 23.0132 23.6487
March 23.9826 22.7611 23.5220
April 24.5240 23.2353 24.1218
May 24.5700 23.3938 24.3658
June 25.2178 24.6093 24.9195
July 25.5789 25.2029 25.4213
August 26.7830 25.6462 26.3108
September 27.9486 25.2340 26.8868
October 27.3841 26.1759 26.9426
November 27.5109 26.7573 27.1515
December 28.1762 26.6587 27.2102