2018 XCD to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 XCD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the XCD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 142.2717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 118.0028.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.2689 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 120.9592 to the December average rate of 137.6770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 142.2717 was up 10.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 128.2511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XCD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
XCD 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 120.8812, compared to 134.4042 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.5230 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 9.5825 KZT (High: 140.8255 / Low: 131.2429). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3833 KZT (High: 119.3861 / Low: 118.0028).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8387 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 137.6770) against the same month in 2017 (average: 123.5304), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1466 (+11.45%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 123.3323 | 118.4267 | 120.9592 |
| February | 121.0862 | 118.0324 | 119.1204 |
| March | 119.3861 | 118.0028 | 118.7342 |
| April | 122.1011 | 118.0348 | 120.2614 |
| May | 122.3255 | 120.6986 | 121.6315 |
| June | 126.3479 | 122.5158 | 124.5804 |
| July | 128.4815 | 126.2623 | 127.4216 |
| August | 134.6811 | 128.9773 | 132.3146 |
| September | 140.8255 | 131.2429 | 135.8048 |
| October | 137.9972 | 134.3443 | 136.0588 |
| November | 138.8051 | 135.4411 | 137.1485 |
| December | 142.2717 | 136.7495 | 137.6770 |