2018 TOP to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 168.9977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 142.2190.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7787 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 145.4761 to the December average rate of 163.3985, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 168.9977 was up 8.41% compared to the 2017 peak of 155.8830, 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 2018.
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 145.6416, compared to 157.8112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1696 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 11.2083 KZT (High: 164.7183 / Low: 153.5100). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4233 KZT (High: 145.4859 / Low: 143.0626).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.0704 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 163.3985) against the same month in 2017 (average: 145.9187), the exchange rate shifted by +17.4797 (+11.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 147.3335 | 142.6501 | 145.4761 |
| February | 147.3510 | 143.8223 | 145.3961 |
| March | 145.4859 | 143.0626 | 144.3257 |
| April | 148.5881 | 142.9433 | 146.1580 |
| May | 148.6828 | 142.2190 | 145.1556 |
| June | 149.1356 | 144.6127 | 147.3378 |
| July | 150.1064 | 146.8525 | 148.7642 |
| August | 157.5315 | 150.8599 | 154.7634 |
| September | 164.7183 | 153.5100 | 158.8458 |
| October | 161.6934 | 157.4542 | 159.5267 |
| November | 163.4585 | 159.6976 | 161.5686 |
| December | 168.9977 | 161.2405 | 163.3985 |