YEARLY HIGH
92.5325 IRR
YEARLY LOW
78.1105 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.2375 IRR

2016 KZT to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 92.5325. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 78.1105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4220 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 82.9169 to the December average rate of 89.9550, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 92.5325 was down 41.58% compared to the 2015 peak of 158.3992, 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 462,662 IRR
2015 Average 678,996 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 390,553 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,109.89 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

91.9164
82.0987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to IRR 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 87.5924, compared to 88.8825 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2900 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.5924
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.8825

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 9.8873 IRR (High: 87.9978 / Low: 78.1105). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4307 IRR (High: 88.0450 / Low: 86.6143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±9.8873
March Spread (Stable) ±1.4307

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 2.0162 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 91.0982) against the same month in 2015 (average: 152.6474), the exchange rate shifted by -61.5492 (-40.32%).

2016 Avg (May) 91.0982
2015 Avg (May) 152.6474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 87.9978 78.1105 82.9169
February 86.4872 80.3719 84.2255
March 88.0450 86.6143 87.5291
April 92.3449 87.6180 89.7242
May 92.5325 89.9125 91.0982
June 91.3847 88.6552 90.0608
July 90.3169 85.0077 88.2094
August 88.8287 84.8322 87.4203
September 89.5681 87.3847 88.7408
October 91.0663 89.5809 90.4927
November 89.5433 87.2261 88.4766
December 90.9394 88.7177 89.9550