YEARLY HIGH
58.6376 STD
YEARLY LOW
48.3084 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
52.1259 STD

2020 KZT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 58.6376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 48.3084.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3292 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.8520 to the December average rate of 49.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 58.6376 was up 3.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 56.7733, 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 293,188 STD
2019 Average 278,195 STD
Yearly Trough Low 241,542 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,646.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

58.9752
47.9378
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 54.3778, compared to 49.8740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5038 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.8502 STD (High: 58.2714 / Low: 48.4212). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9084 STD (High: 49.2168 / Low: 48.3084).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.8502
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9084

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 4.9997 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9997

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 58.0554) against the same month in 2019 (average: 55.7813), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2741 (+4.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 58.0554
2019 Avg (February) 55.7813

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.2755 56.0182 56.8520
February 58.6376 56.6083 58.0554
March 58.2714 48.4212 53.0557
April 51.8602 48.9843 50.9186
May 53.5381 51.5779 52.6571
June 55.5099 54.0834 54.7277
July 54.0726 50.6692 52.8038
August 50.8483 49.8923 50.2736
September 50.1430 48.5719 49.3355
October 49.2168 48.3084 48.8576
November 49.3533 48.3155 48.8582
December 49.8414 48.3672 49.1153