YEARLY HIGH
0.0183 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0167 KZT

2018 STD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0183. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0162 to the December average rate of 0.0177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0183 was up 9.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0167, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91 KZT
2017 Average 75 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 78 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.28 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0179
0.0157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0161, compared to 0.0173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0173

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0012 KZT (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0168). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KZT (High: 0.0162 / Low: 0.0160).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0177) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0161), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+9.52%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0177
2017 Avg (December) 0.0161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0164 0.0159 0.0162
February 0.0164 0.0160 0.0162
March 0.0162 0.0160 0.0161
April 0.0166 0.0160 0.0163
May 0.0162 0.0156 0.0159
June 0.0162 0.0157 0.0160
July 0.0165 0.0162 0.0164
August 0.0173 0.0166 0.0170
September 0.0181 0.0168 0.0174
October 0.0176 0.0172 0.0174
November 0.0178 0.0174 0.0176
December 0.0183 0.0176 0.0177