YEARLY HIGH
1.4037 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.3177 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3623 SOS

2021 KZT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KZT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1.4037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.3177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0860 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3804 to the December average rate of 1.3318, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.4037 was down 9.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.5533, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,019 SOS
2020 Average 7,032 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,588 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 430.16 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.3928
1.3262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SOS 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 1.3702, compared to 1.3543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0159 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0446 SOS (High: 1.3641 / Low: 1.3195). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 SOS (High: 1.3703 / Low: 1.3549).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0446
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 1.3872) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.5417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1545 (-10.02%).

2021 Avg (February) 1.3872
2020 Avg (February) 1.5417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3949 1.3650 1.3804
February 1.4037 1.3688 1.3872
March 1.3964 1.3662 1.3831
April 1.3747 1.3337 1.3502
May 1.3715 1.3460 1.3588
June 1.3703 1.3549 1.3615
July 1.3733 1.3488 1.3594
August 1.3748 1.3519 1.3598
September 1.3747 1.3557 1.3635
October 1.3751 1.3568 1.3653
November 1.3641 1.3195 1.3461
December 1.3522 1.3177 1.3318