YEARLY HIGH
3.6407 KRW
YEARLY LOW
3.1349 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3966 KRW

2016 KZT to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.6407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 3.1349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5058 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3186 to the December average rate of 3.5425, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.6407 was down 42.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.2935, 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 18,204 KRW
2015 Average 26,558 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 15,675 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,529.09 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.5737
3.1999
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to KRW 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 3.4263, compared to 3.3668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4263
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3454 KRW (High: 3.4803 / Low: 3.1349). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0990 KRW (High: 3.3207 / Low: 3.2217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3454
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0990

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1315 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1315

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 3.5425) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.6342), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0917 (-2.52%).

2016 Avg (December) 3.5425
2015 Avg (December) 3.6342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4803 3.1349 3.3186
February 3.5510 3.2391 3.4007
March 3.5414 3.3210 3.4289
April 3.4857 3.3415 3.4044
May 3.5900 3.4748 3.5347
June 3.5409 3.3986 3.4707
July 3.4476 3.1700 3.3392
August 3.3086 3.1407 3.2310
September 3.3207 3.2217 3.2745
October 3.4365 3.2782 3.3894
November 3.5075 3.3357 3.4241
December 3.6407 3.4497 3.5425