YEARLY HIGH
0.0167 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0134 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 KZT

2017 STD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the STD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 19, valuing the pair at 0.0167. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0032 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0143 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0167 was down 2.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0171, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 83 KZT
2016 Average 77 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 67 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.11 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0168
0.0134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0141, compared to 0.0160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 KZT (High: 0.0143 / Low: 0.0134). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KZT (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0161).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.0165) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0155), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+6.59%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.0165
2016 Avg (September) 0.0155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0145 0.0141 0.0143
February 0.0143 0.0134 0.0139
March 0.0140 0.0135 0.0138
April 0.0141 0.0135 0.0137
May 0.0143 0.0139 0.0141
June 0.0150 0.0143 0.0146
July 0.0157 0.0150 0.0153
August 0.0164 0.0159 0.0161
September 0.0167 0.0164 0.0165
October 0.0166 0.0159 0.0162
November 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
December 0.0162 0.0161 0.0161