2012 TOP to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 TOP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the TOP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 88.2593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 82.2205.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0387 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.2381 to the December average rate of 86.4805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 88.2593 was down 3.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 91.0590, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
TOP to KZT Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 85.7995, compared to 85.8505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0511 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 6.0327 KZT (High: 88.2532 / Low: 82.2205). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1408 KZT (High: 83.6871 / Low: 82.5463).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5642 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 87.6114) against the same month in 2011 (average: 78.5328), the exchange rate shifted by +9.0786 (+11.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.2063 | 84.5128 | 85.2381 |
| February | 88.1484 | 86.8224 | 87.5719 |
| March | 88.2593 | 86.6338 | 87.6114 |
| April | 87.5658 | 86.2613 | 86.8639 |
| May | 88.2532 | 82.2205 | 84.2996 |
| June | 83.6871 | 82.5463 | 83.2119 |
| July | 85.9486 | 82.9686 | 84.2580 |
| August | 86.4385 | 84.6421 | 85.3923 |
| September | 87.3577 | 84.2274 | 85.9496 |
| October | 87.1575 | 85.3727 | 86.3719 |
| November | 88.0451 | 84.2221 | 86.6507 |
| December | 87.0961 | 85.3237 | 86.4805 |