YEARLY HIGH
6.9855 KMF
YEARLY LOW
6.3864 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6035 KMF

2016 INR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the INR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 6.9855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 6.3864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5992 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.7133 to the December average rate of 6.8866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 6.9855 was down 6.18% compared to the 2015 peak of 7.4458, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,746,386 KMF
2015 Average 1,730,068 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 1,596,592 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,794.15 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

6.9306
6.4033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR to KMF 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 6.5460, compared to 6.6611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1151 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5460
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3147 KMF (High: 6.8627 / Low: 6.5480). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0856 KMF (High: 6.5813 / Low: 6.4957).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3147
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0856

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.2173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 6.8866) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.7625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1241 (+1.84%).

2016 Avg (December) 6.8866
2015 Avg (December) 6.7625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8627 6.5480 6.7133
February 6.6615 6.3875 6.4961
March 6.7139 6.5549 6.6123
April 6.5813 6.4957 6.5305
May 6.6080 6.4282 6.4765
June 6.4858 6.3864 6.4472
July 6.6674 6.4053 6.5172
August 6.6876 6.5455 6.6281
September 6.6297 6.5435 6.5828
October 6.7309 6.5865 6.6416
November 6.7904 6.6073 6.7102
December 6.9855 6.7816 6.8866