2016 ARS to KZT Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 ARS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the ARS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 28.4109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 20.6422.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7688 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7259 to the December average rate of 21.1084, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 28.4109 was down 16.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 33.8864, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
ARS 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 24.1613, compared to 22.2937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8676 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 4.3482 KZT (High: 26.4772 / Low: 22.1290). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3222 KZT (High: 22.0580 / Low: 21.7358).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.4550 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 26.7259) against the same month in 2015 (average: 21.3862), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3398 (+24.97%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.4109 | 24.8631 | 26.7259 |
| February | 26.4772 | 22.1290 | 24.2709 |
| March | 23.9361 | 22.1195 | 23.1791 |
| April | 23.8926 | 22.9293 | 23.4195 |
| May | 24.1744 | 22.9040 | 23.5380 |
| June | 24.5869 | 22.2562 | 23.8343 |
| July | 23.5857 | 22.4296 | 22.9463 |
| August | 23.8066 | 22.5725 | 23.1882 |
| September | 23.0129 | 21.8776 | 22.4569 |
| October | 22.0580 | 21.7358 | 21.8897 |
| November | 22.8005 | 21.5354 | 22.1727 |
| December | 21.4531 | 20.6422 | 21.1084 |