YEARLY HIGH
0.0486 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0390 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0427 KZT

2018 UZS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UZS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.0486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.0390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0401 to the December average rate of 0.0447, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0486 was down 53.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1048, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 243 KZT
2017 Average 363 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 195 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.05 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0469
0.0386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UZS 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 0.0404, compared to 0.0451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0404
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0045 KZT (High: 0.0486 / Low: 0.0441). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 KZT (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0390).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0462) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0472), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-1.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0462
2017 Avg (September) 0.0472

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0410 0.0392 0.0401
February 0.0399 0.0390 0.0393
March 0.0395 0.0390 0.0393
April 0.0407 0.0392 0.0402
May 0.0412 0.0406 0.0409
June 0.0433 0.0413 0.0425
July 0.0446 0.0433 0.0441
August 0.0467 0.0448 0.0458
September 0.0486 0.0441 0.0462
October 0.0456 0.0442 0.0449
November 0.0454 0.0442 0.0449
December 0.0461 0.0445 0.0447