YEARLY HIGH
88.5228 KZT
YEARLY LOW
52.3194 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.9013 KZT

2018 TRY to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 88.5228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 52.3194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.2033 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.6856 to the December average rate of 70.0689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 88.5228 was down 11.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 99.5900, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,426,138 KZT
2017 Average 4,478,446 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,615,971 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,810,166.97 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

89.5380
55.3083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 80.2089, compared to 65.5937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.6152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.2089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.5937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 17.7255 KZT (High: 70.0449 / Low: 52.3194). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6849 KZT (High: 86.2841 / Low: 83.5992).

August Spread (Volatile) ±17.7255
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6849

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.5356 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.5356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 86.6856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 88.5258), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8402 (-2.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 86.6856
2017 Avg (January) 88.5258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.5228 85.0497 86.6856
February 86.2841 83.5992 85.0471
March 84.7558 79.5039 82.4498
April 81.6112 78.0979 80.0035
May 79.9265 68.5650 74.3338
June 74.7063 70.8200 72.7338
July 75.1671 70.5274 72.1985
August 70.0449 52.3194 60.6630
September 61.0609 55.1024 58.1608
October 67.3823 59.4314 63.3136
November 71.7732 67.0852 69.1574
December 72.7067 69.0214 70.0689