YEARLY HIGH
0.2460 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.1968 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2118 KZT

2016 BIF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BIF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.2460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0493 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2321 to the December average rate of 0.1996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2460 was up 11.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,230 KZT
2015 Average 710 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 984 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246.40 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2353
0.1961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.2205, compared to 0.2032 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2032

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0277 KZT (High: 0.2460 / Low: 0.2184). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 KZT (High: 0.2228 / Low: 0.2197).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0277
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.2321) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1173), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1148 (+97.82%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.2321
2015 Avg (January) 0.1173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2460 0.2184 0.2321
February 0.2380 0.2230 0.2297
March 0.2228 0.2197 0.2212
April 0.2223 0.2101 0.2169
May 0.2166 0.2103 0.2131
June 0.2172 0.2001 0.2100
July 0.2135 0.2030 0.2062
August 0.2134 0.2028 0.2070
September 0.2076 0.2016 0.2037
October 0.2022 0.1980 0.1994
November 0.2063 0.2008 0.2033
December 0.2030 0.1968 0.1996