YEARLY HIGH
34.6223 KZT
YEARLY LOW
19.7638 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.5436 KZT

2020 SCR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 34.6223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 19.7638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8584 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7628 to the December average rate of 19.8599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 34.6223 was up 10.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 31.2606, 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 173,111 KZT
2019 Average 140,039 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 98,819 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,292.14 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.7211
18.7817
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 26.6293, compared to 22.4578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.1715 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.6293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.4578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 8.3578 KZT (High: 32.7190 / Low: 24.3612). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6977 KZT (High: 20.4615 / Low: 19.7638).

April Spread (Volatile) ±8.3578
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6977

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.9340 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 30.6428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 27.6249), the exchange rate shifted by +3.0179 (+10.92%).

2020 Avg (March) 30.6428
2019 Avg (March) 27.6249

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.8469 27.4792 27.7628
February 28.4917 27.3209 27.6589
March 34.6223 27.6582 30.6428
April 32.7190 24.3612 26.7088
May 26.2362 23.3246 24.0892
June 23.9750 22.4860 22.9136
July 23.7123 22.7090 23.3792
August 23.7095 22.6250 23.5092
September 24.0847 23.3818 23.6726
October 24.1004 22.1990 23.2549
November 22.5373 20.3514 21.0713
December 20.4615 19.7638 19.8599