YEARLY HIGH
0.0207 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0171 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0193 KZT

2020 STD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.0171.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0036 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0176 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0207 was up 13.01% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0183, 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 104 KZT
2019 Average 90 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 85 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.23 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0208
0.0169
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 0.0184, compared to 0.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 KZT (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0172). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 KZT (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0197).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0205) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+13.37%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0205
2019 Avg (October) 0.0181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0179 0.0175 0.0176
February 0.0177 0.0171 0.0172
March 0.0207 0.0172 0.0189
April 0.0204 0.0193 0.0196
May 0.0194 0.0187 0.0190
June 0.0185 0.0180 0.0183
July 0.0197 0.0185 0.0189
August 0.0200 0.0197 0.0199
September 0.0206 0.0199 0.0203
October 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205
November 0.0207 0.0203 0.0205
December 0.0207 0.0201 0.0204