YEARLY HIGH
5.3107 MRO
YEARLY LOW
4.0673 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0287 MRO

2016 KGS to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KGS to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 5.3107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.0673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2434 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4093 to the December average rate of 5.1712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.3107 was down 2.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.4599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,554 MRO
2015 Average 24,161 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 20,337 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,216.87 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.3608
4.3228
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to MRO 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 4.8554, compared to 5.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8554
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4722 MRO (High: 4.5396 / Low: 4.0673). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0517 MRO (High: 5.2020 / Low: 5.1504).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4722
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0517

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0940 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2016: 5.2743) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.2411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0332 (+0.63%).

2016 Avg (July) 5.2743
2015 Avg (July) 5.2411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5396 4.0673 4.4093
February 4.6681 4.3634 4.5685
March 4.8813 4.6440 4.7561
April 5.0878 4.8693 5.0098
May 5.2294 5.0077 5.1468
June 5.2955 5.1926 5.2422
July 5.3107 5.2104 5.2743
August 5.2192 5.1561 5.1804
September 5.2394 5.1407 5.1774
October 5.2506 5.1834 5.2224
November 5.2275 5.1569 5.1857
December 5.2020 5.1504 5.1712