YEARLY HIGH
64.0634 STD
YEARLY LOW
54.7485 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
60.0138 STD

2018 KZT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 64.0634. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 54.7485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3149 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 61.7781 to the December average rate of 56.5790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 64.0634 was down 13.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 74.3664, 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 320,317 STD
2017 Average 333,620 STD
Yearly Trough Low 273,742 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,574.65 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

63.6614
55.9352
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to STD 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 62.0321, compared to 57.9956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 62.0321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 57.9956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 4.0384 STD (High: 59.3492 / Low: 55.3107). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7629 STD (High: 62.4013 / Low: 61.6384).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.0384
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7629

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.0757 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 63.0175) against the same month in 2017 (average: 70.7068), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6893 (-10.87%).

2018 Avg (May) 63.0175
2017 Avg (May) 70.7068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 62.7148 61.1448 61.7781
February 62.6723 60.9903 61.6655
March 62.4013 61.6384 61.9836
April 62.3902 60.1709 61.3521
May 64.0634 61.7853 63.0175
June 63.5212 61.6584 62.3959
July 61.6000 60.4743 60.9549
August 60.3917 57.8341 58.8792
September 59.3492 55.3107 57.3819
October 58.2130 56.6766 57.3820
November 57.5096 56.1158 56.7964
December 56.9593 54.7485 56.5790