2018 WST to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

147.4093 KZT

YEARLY LOW

125.6548 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

134.2540 KZT

2018 WST to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 147.4093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 4, dropping to 125.6548.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7544 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.9829 to the December average rate of 142.6691, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 147.4093 was up 5.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 139.1981, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 737,046 KZT

2017 Average 644,968 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 628,274 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,772.11 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

144.2396

125.3937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 128.8478, compared to 139.6601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.8123 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.8478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.6601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 10.0046 KZT (High: 147.0284 / Low: 137.0238). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3111 KZT (High: 129.1818 / Low: 126.8707).

September Spread (Volatile) ±10.0046

May Spread (Stable) ±2.3111

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9639 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9639

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 142.6691) against the same month in 2017 (average: 131.1129), the exchange rate shifted by +11.5562 (+8.81%).

2018 Avg (December) 142.6691

2017 Avg (December) 131.1129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	132.7201	127.5394	129.9829
February	130.6379	127.0373	128.9281
March	129.2144	125.8475	126.9642
April	130.6642	125.6548	128.1633
May	129.1818	126.8707	127.9823
June	132.3272	128.6495	131.0662
July	134.1874	131.5203	132.9366
August	140.6134	134.6584	138.1426
September	147.0284	137.0238	141.7866
October	142.2162	138.8083	140.3280
November	144.0893	140.3077	142.0977
December	147.4093	141.5638	142.6691