YEARLY HIGH
3.0878 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.6252 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8363 KZT

2016 ISK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the ISK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 3.0878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.6252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4626 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7886 to the December average rate of 2.9694, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.0878 was up 16.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.6516, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,439 KZT
2015 Average 8,461 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 13,126 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,313.05 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.0621
2.6542
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 2.7427, compared to 2.9299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1872 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3336 KZT (High: 2.9588 / Low: 2.6252). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 KZT (High: 2.9712 / Low: 2.9323).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3336
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 3.0281) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.3127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7154 (+30.93%).

2016 Avg (November) 3.0281
2015 Avg (November) 2.3127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9588 2.6252 2.7886
February 2.8909 2.7023 2.8003
March 2.7872 2.6659 2.7282
April 2.7937 2.6701 2.7200
May 2.7167 2.6575 2.6882
June 2.7692 2.7022 2.7310
July 2.9465 2.7424 2.8035
August 2.9574 2.8944 2.9141
September 2.9712 2.9323 2.9520
October 2.9600 2.8847 2.9125
November 3.0878 2.9647 3.0281
December 3.0431 2.8981 2.9694