YEARLY HIGH
0.7461 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.6193 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6698 KZT

2018 SYP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.7461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.6193.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1268 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6347 to the December average rate of 0.7225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7461 was down 52.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,730 KZT
2017 Average 5,808 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 3,096 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 634.11 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7324
0.6132
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.6343, compared to 0.7053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0503 KZT (High: 0.7390 / Low: 0.6887). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 KZT (High: 0.6265 / Low: 0.6193).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0503
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

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 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.7225) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6483), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0742 (+11.45%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.7225
2017 Avg (December) 0.6483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6472 0.6214 0.6347
February 0.6353 0.6194 0.6251
March 0.6265 0.6193 0.6231
April 0.6408 0.6194 0.6311
May 0.6419 0.6334 0.6383
June 0.6630 0.6428 0.6537
July 0.6742 0.6618 0.6686
August 0.7067 0.6768 0.6943
September 0.7390 0.6887 0.7126
October 0.7242 0.7050 0.7139
November 0.7284 0.7108 0.7197
December 0.7461 0.7176 0.7225