YEARLY HIGH
11.8641 KZT
YEARLY LOW
10.4185 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2447 KZT

2018 UYU to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.8641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 22, dropping to 10.4185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4456 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4427 to the December average rate of 11.5468, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.8641 was down 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.8796, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,321 KZT
2017 Average 56,923 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 52,092 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,228.19 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6283
10.6507
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 11.1915, compared to 11.2978 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.1915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.2978

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.1304 KZT (High: 11.5489 / Low: 10.4185). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1357 KZT (High: 11.3741 / Low: 11.2384).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1304
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1357

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5804 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5804

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 11.5468) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5541), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.06%).

2018 Avg (December) 11.5468
2017 Avg (December) 11.5541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.5874 11.2721 11.4427
February 11.4451 11.1034 11.2820
March 11.3741 11.2384 11.3043
April 11.6744 11.2411 11.4842
May 11.5489 10.4185 10.9038
June 10.9114 10.6075 10.7322
July 11.3635 10.8513 11.0406
August 11.8384 11.2599 11.4611
September 11.7354 10.7643 11.1922
October 11.3238 10.9988 11.1777
November 11.6414 11.2618 11.3685
December 11.8641 11.4784 11.5468