YEARLY HIGH
0.0556 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0412 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0450 KZT

2018 SLL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.0556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 0.0412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0426 to the December average rate of 0.0443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0556 was down 8.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278 KZT
2017 Average 219 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 206 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.06 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0551
0.0406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0434, compared to 0.0467 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0434
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0467

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0128 KZT (High: 0.0556 / Low: 0.0428). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 KZT (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0412).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+12.90%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0500
2017 Avg (August) 0.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0436 0.0418 0.0426
February 0.0426 0.0413 0.0420
March 0.0421 0.0412 0.0418
April 0.0429 0.0412 0.0422
May 0.0429 0.0417 0.0422
June 0.0542 0.0423 0.0496
July 0.0547 0.0528 0.0539
August 0.0556 0.0428 0.0500
September 0.0454 0.0423 0.0437
October 0.0445 0.0433 0.0438
November 0.0447 0.0436 0.0442
December 0.0458 0.0440 0.0443