YEARLY HIGH
5.5082 KZT
YEARLY LOW
4.7780 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0446 KZT

2018 BTN to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 5.5082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 4.7780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7302 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1378 to the December average rate of 5.2675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.5082 was down 3.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6854, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,541 KZT
2017 Average 25,077 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 23,890 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,650.92 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.3071
4.8313
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 4.9770, compared to 5.1122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9770
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3681 KZT (High: 5.2494 / Low: 4.8813). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0748 KZT (High: 4.9690 / Low: 4.8942).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3681
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1368 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 5.2675) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.1964), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0711 (+1.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 5.2675
2017 Avg (December) 5.1964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2471 5.0368 5.1378
February 5.0796 4.9172 5.0011
March 4.9690 4.8942 4.9346
April 5.0612 4.8768 4.9496
May 4.9598 4.7780 4.8710
June 5.0169 4.9194 4.9681
July 5.0632 4.9666 5.0146
August 5.2103 5.0703 5.1412
September 5.2494 4.8813 5.0938
October 5.0355 4.9313 4.9963
November 5.3633 5.0467 5.1600
December 5.5082 5.1422 5.2675