YEARLY HIGH
0.3190 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.2747 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2947 KZT

2016 KRW to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KRW to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 0.3190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.2747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3017 to the December average rate of 0.2824, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.3190 was up 9.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.2906, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,594,945 KZT
2015 Average 978,013 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 1,373,354 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221,591.24 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.3123
0.2796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KRW 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 0.2921, compared to 0.2974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0317 KZT (High: 0.3190 / Low: 0.2873). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 KZT (High: 0.2878 / Low: 0.2786).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0317
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.3017) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.1688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1329 (+78.69%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.3017
2015 Avg (January) 0.1688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3190 0.2873 0.3017
February 0.3087 0.2816 0.2943
March 0.3011 0.2824 0.2918
April 0.2993 0.2869 0.2938
May 0.2878 0.2786 0.2829
June 0.2942 0.2824 0.2881
July 0.3155 0.2901 0.2996
August 0.3184 0.3022 0.3096
September 0.3104 0.3011 0.3054
October 0.3050 0.2910 0.2951
November 0.2998 0.2851 0.2921
December 0.2899 0.2747 0.2824