YEARLY HIGH
0.2092 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.1786 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1984 AFN

2016 KZT to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.2092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.1786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0306 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1896 to the December average rate of 0.1987, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2092 was down 38.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3382, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,046 AFN
2015 Average 1,428 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 893 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.80 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2082
0.1879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to AFN 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 0.1992, compared to 0.1976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1992
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0225 AFN (High: 0.2011 / Low: 0.1786). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 AFN (High: 0.1980 / Low: 0.1954).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.2065) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1097 (-34.68%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.2065
2015 Avg (May) 0.3162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2011 0.1786 0.1896
February 0.1973 0.1841 0.1922
March 0.1996 0.1968 0.1983
April 0.2088 0.1988 0.2031
May 0.2092 0.2044 0.2065
June 0.2086 0.2011 0.2052
July 0.2038 0.1946 0.2010
August 0.1991 0.1874 0.1956
September 0.1980 0.1954 0.1967
October 0.1998 0.1955 0.1982
November 0.1986 0.1915 0.1951
December 0.2011 0.1964 0.1987