YEARLY HIGH
1261.2873 KZT
YEARLY LOW
1083.3787 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
1131.5638 KZT

2016 KWD to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KWD to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 1261.2873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 1083.3787.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 177.9086 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1191.8828 to the December average rate of 1094.3514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1261.2873 was up 11.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 1129.4792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,306,437 KZT
2015 Average 3,687,200 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 5,416,893 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 889,543.21 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1205.1142
1084.2820
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 1144.9459, compared to 1118.1817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.7642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1144.9459
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1118.1817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 139.4388 KZT (High: 1261.2873 / Low: 1121.8485). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.7257 KZT (High: 1160.5753 / Low: 1137.8496).

January Spread (Volatile) ±139.4388
March Spread (Stable) ±22.7257

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 48.3528 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -48.3528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1191.8828) against the same month in 2015 (average: 624.6565), the exchange rate shifted by +567.2264 (+90.81%).

2016 Avg (January) 1191.8828
2015 Avg (January) 624.6565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1261.2873 1121.8485 1191.8828
February 1231.2953 1160.3624 1195.0449
March 1160.5753 1137.8496 1146.6920
April 1143.5031 1086.3978 1117.2200
May 1114.8434 1084.1922 1102.0936
June 1125.9087 1101.5826 1116.7418
July 1170.4371 1116.2748 1131.5925
August 1175.7986 1123.4750 1140.9341
September 1141.0637 1114.0382 1124.6215
October 1113.5166 1089.2847 1098.7267
November 1135.2671 1101.3619 1118.8639
December 1112.0433 1083.3787 1094.3514