YEARLY HIGH
3.6010 CDF
YEARLY LOW
2.4187 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8348 CDF

2016 KZT to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 3.6010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 2.4187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1823 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5615 to the December average rate of 3.4844, the exchange rate registered a net change of 36.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6010 was down 29.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.0786, 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 18,005 CDF
2015 Average 21,826 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 12,093 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,911.70 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5767
2.4692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to CDF 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 2.6954, compared to 2.9741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2787 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.7098 CDF (High: 3.3826 / Low: 2.6728). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0598 CDF (High: 2.7066 / Low: 2.6468).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7098
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0598

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.4844) against the same month in 2015 (average: 2.8714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6130 (+21.35%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.4844
2015 Avg (December) 2.8714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7168 2.4187 2.5615
February 2.6555 2.4887 2.5912
March 2.7066 2.6468 2.6844
April 2.8343 2.6913 2.7538
May 2.8416 2.7542 2.7920
June 2.8625 2.7288 2.7898
July 2.8277 2.7006 2.7847
August 2.8985 2.7388 2.8396
September 2.9191 2.8391 2.8805
October 2.9630 2.8709 2.9230
November 3.3826 2.6728 2.9326
December 3.6010 3.3487 3.4844