YEARLY HIGH
43.0381 KZT
YEARLY LOW
36.7846 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.6583 KZT

2018 SEK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 43.0381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 36.7846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2535 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.6300 to the December average rate of 41.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.0381 was up 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.9075, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 215,191 KZT
2017 Average 191,456 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 183,923 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,267.69 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.5308
37.1923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 38.9612, compared to 40.3554 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3942 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.9612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3554

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.4409 KZT (High: 41.0847 / Low: 38.6438). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8947 KZT (High: 41.0246 / Low: 40.1298).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4409
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8947

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0729 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 41.1692) against the same month in 2017 (average: 39.8391), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3302 (+3.34%).

2018 Avg (December) 41.1692
2017 Avg (December) 39.8391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.0246 40.1298 40.6300
February 41.0847 38.6438 40.0109
March 39.3637 38.1753 38.9380
April 39.6359 37.4777 38.4053
May 38.1132 36.7846 37.5539
June 39.0598 37.5335 38.2291
July 39.6184 38.0843 39.0243
August 39.9016 38.9570 39.4169
September 42.0501 39.7515 40.9619
October 41.3500 40.1371 40.6502
November 41.4535 40.2601 40.9101
December 43.0381 40.6493 41.1692