YEARLY HIGH
43.9227 KZT
YEARLY LOW
36.4336 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4269 KZT

2018 SVC to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 43.9227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 36.4336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4891 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.3681 to the December average rate of 42.5238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 43.9227 was up 11.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.5036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 219,613 KZT
2017 Average 186,451 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 182,168 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,445.34 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.1084
36.0928
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 37.3353, compared to 41.5186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1833 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 37.3353
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.5186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.0137 KZT (High: 43.4993 / Low: 40.4856). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4584 KZT (High: 36.8920 / Low: 36.4336).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0137
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5842 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 42.5238) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.1408), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3829 (+11.49%).

2018 Avg (December) 42.5238
2017 Avg (December) 38.1408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.0882 36.5840 37.3681
February 37.3813 36.4569 36.7839
March 36.8920 36.4336 36.6774
April 37.7132 36.4771 37.1481
May 37.7818 37.2779 37.5632
June 39.0153 37.8258 38.4710
July 39.6989 39.0173 39.3522
August 41.5898 39.8526 40.8832
September 43.4993 40.4856 41.9368
October 42.6123 41.4805 42.0345
November 42.8706 41.8467 42.3812
December 43.9227 42.2516 42.5238