YEARLY HIGH
488.3336 KZT
YEARLY LOW
421.5906 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
452.4438 KZT

2017 XDR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 488.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 421.5906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.7430 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 447.3091 to the December average rate of 472.6020, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 488.3336 was down 7.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 530.4160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,441,668 KZT
2016 Average 2,376,438 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,107,953 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,714.92 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

488.6726
420.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 434.5399, compared to 470.3477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 35.8079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 434.5399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 470.3477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 22.3531 KZT (High: 443.9437 / Low: 421.5906). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.0277 KZT (High: 486.1254 / Low: 479.0977).

February Spread (Volatile) ±22.3531
September Spread (Stable) ±7.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 13.6073 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.6073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2017: 475.1021) against the same month in 2016 (average: 458.8657), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2364 (+3.54%).

2017 Avg (October) 475.1021
2016 Avg (October) 458.8657

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 450.3319 437.6903 447.3091
February 443.9437 421.5906 433.7017
March 432.6616 422.7543 428.0530
April 433.2644 421.9336 426.0139
May 437.3245 427.2116 431.5263
June 452.6965 431.7515 440.6351
July 459.6011 446.9992 453.5803
August 477.6986 464.5344 470.0022
September 486.1254 479.0977 482.9764
October 488.3336 467.8208 475.1021
November 472.2016 463.3535 467.8235
December 476.9742 469.5164 472.6020