YEARLY HIGH
47.5141 KZT
YEARLY LOW
7.6657 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.0030 KZT

2018 SDG to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 47.5141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 7.6657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8484 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.6188 to the December average rate of 7.8173, the exchange rate registered a net change of -83.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.5141 was down 8.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.9187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 237,571 KZT
2017 Average 245,879 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 38,328 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 199,242.19 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.5028
3.8951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 23.3013, compared to 14.7048 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.3013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7048

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 28.2744 KZT (High: 45.8463 / Low: 17.5719). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2059 KZT (High: 7.8716 / Low: 7.6657).

February Spread (Volatile) ±28.2744
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 26.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 46.6188) against the same month in 2017 (average: 51.4398), the exchange rate shifted by -4.8211 (-9.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 46.6188
2017 Avg (January) 51.4398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.5141 45.5312 46.6188
February 45.8463 17.5719 20.6188
March 17.9149 17.5352 17.7443
April 18.2006 17.5755 17.9544
May 18.3144 18.0679 18.1977
June 18.9753 18.2638 18.6737
July 19.2994 18.9115 19.1232
August 20.2074 19.3525 19.8426
September 21.1192 19.6820 20.3621
October 20.6400 7.6907 13.3048
November 7.8716 7.6657 7.7790
December 8.0710 7.7641 7.8173