YEARLY HIGH
1.6736 CRC
YEARLY LOW
1.3932 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5910 CRC

2016 KZT to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 1.6736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.3932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2804 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4815 to the December average rate of 1.6467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6736 was down 43.60% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.9672, 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 8,368 CRC
2015 Average 12,603 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 6,966 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,401.87 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6785
1.4636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to CRC 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 1.5567, compared to 1.6254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1869 CRC (High: 1.5802 / Low: 1.3932). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 CRC (High: 1.5582 / Low: 1.5375).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1869
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2016: 1.6606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2761 (-14.25%).

2016 Avg (October) 1.6606
2015 Avg (October) 1.9367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5802 1.3932 1.4815
February 1.5348 1.4428 1.4969
March 1.5582 1.5375 1.5481
April 1.6378 1.5520 1.5885
May 1.6423 1.5915 1.6142
June 1.6323 1.5937 1.6108
July 1.6218 1.5446 1.5993
August 1.6235 1.5474 1.5964
September 1.6408 1.5998 1.6248
October 1.6736 1.6420 1.6606
November 1.6448 1.6038 1.6245
December 1.6629 1.6184 1.6467