2018 ZAR to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

27.7452 KZT

YEARLY LOW

24.0523 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.1096 KZT

2018 ZAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ZAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 27.7452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 24.0523.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6929 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.8177 to the December average rate of 26.0458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.7452 was up 2.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.0429, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,387,262 KZT

2017 Average 1,226,553 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 1,202,616 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,646.26 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.4719

24.6785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 26.5947, compared to 25.6245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.5947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.6245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 2.0534 KZT (High: 26.7692 / Low: 24.7158). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7611 KZT (High: 27.2156 / Low: 26.4545).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.0534

January Spread (Stable) ±0.7611

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8990 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8990

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 27.2391) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.2872), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9519 (+12.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 27.2391

2017 Avg (February) 24.2872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.2156	26.4545	26.8177
February	27.7452	26.6093	27.2391
March	27.4072	26.6269	27.0934
April	27.5942	26.1952	26.8570
May	26.7479	25.7221	26.2299
June	26.3846	24.5900	25.3310
July	26.3988	24.6707	25.7291
August	26.7692	24.7158	25.4625
September	25.7333	24.0523	24.9113
October	25.8945	24.7650	25.2861
November	27.1451	25.7091	26.3123
December	27.3194	25.3653	26.0458