YEARLY HIGH
0.7855 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.6438 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7126 KZT

2020 SOS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.6438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1417 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6535 to the December average rate of 0.7245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7855 was up 15.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6787, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,928 KZT
2019 Average 3,303 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 3,219 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 708.62 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7559
0.6389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.6969, compared to 0.7282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6969
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1408 KZT (High: 0.7855 / Low: 0.6447). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 KZT (High: 0.7283 / Low: 0.7196).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1408
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0283 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.7189) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0668 (+10.24%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.7189
2019 Avg (March) 0.6521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6620 0.6459 0.6535
February 0.6584 0.6438 0.6487
March 0.7855 0.6447 0.7189
April 0.7744 0.7348 0.7461
May 0.7383 0.7089 0.7214
June 0.7027 0.6846 0.6931
July 0.7260 0.6982 0.7109
August 0.7283 0.7196 0.7247
September 0.7460 0.7192 0.7316
October 0.7465 0.7330 0.7395
November 0.7509 0.7282 0.7380
December 0.7326 0.7181 0.7245