YEARLY HIGH
55.6270 KZT
YEARLY LOW
47.3341 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.5739 KZT

2016 BOB to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BOB to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 55.6270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 47.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2929 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.4618 to the December average rate of 48.3064, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 55.6270 was up 11.74% compared to the 2015 peak of 49.7823, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 278,135 KZT
2015 Average 160,900 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 236,670 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,464.30 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

52.9019
47.6208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 50.1752, compared to 48.9726 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.1752
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9726

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.3244 KZT (High: 55.6270 / Low: 49.3026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7142 KZT (High: 50.8317 / Low: 50.1174).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.3244
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.4891 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 52.4618) against the same month in 2015 (average: 26.5967), the exchange rate shifted by +25.8652 (+97.25%).

2016 Avg (January) 52.4618
2015 Avg (January) 26.5967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.6270 49.3026 52.4618
February 53.9602 50.7002 51.9898
March 50.8317 50.1174 50.5007
April 50.2754 47.3804 49.0170
May 48.8936 47.3341 48.1887
June 49.3475 48.1764 48.8931
July 51.2045 48.8837 49.5812
August 51.2832 48.8997 49.7324
September 49.7391 48.5777 49.0036
October 48.6485 47.7369 48.0609
November 49.8420 48.6199 49.1511
December 49.1294 47.8484 48.3064