YEARLY HIGH
28.4109 KZT
YEARLY LOW
20.6422 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2275 KZT

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 142,055 KZT
2015 Average 119,175 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 103,211 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,843.78 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

27.2877
20.5467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.2937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.3482
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3222

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (January) 26.7259
2015 Avg (January) 21.3862

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