YEARLY HIGH
4.1559 MMK
YEARLY LOW
3.3380 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6155 MMK

2016 KZT to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 4.1559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 3.3380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8179 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5917 to the December average rate of 4.0375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 4.1559 was down 30.83% compared to the 2015 peak of 6.0085, 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 20,779 MMK
2015 Average 25,823 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 16,690 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,089.38 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

4.0964
3.3902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to MMK 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 3.5261, compared to 3.7050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.4627 MMK (High: 3.8414 / Low: 3.3787). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0845 MMK (High: 3.5732 / Low: 3.4887).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4627
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 4.0375) against the same month in 2015 (average: 4.0209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0167 (+0.41%).

2016 Avg (December) 4.0375
2015 Avg (December) 4.0209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8414 3.3787 3.5917
February 3.5957 3.3637 3.4788
March 3.5726 3.4766 3.5225
April 3.5725 3.4673 3.5093
May 3.5732 3.4887 3.5291
June 3.5944 3.4668 3.5253
July 3.4949 3.3606 3.4490
August 3.5672 3.3380 3.4687
September 3.7469 3.4902 3.6262
October 3.8943 3.7554 3.8314
November 3.9087 3.7473 3.8169
December 4.1559 3.8767 4.0375