YEARLY HIGH
7.4898 MNT
YEARLY LOW
5.2081 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.2715 MNT

2016 KZT to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 7.4898. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 5.2081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2817 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5186 to the December average rate of 7.4081, the exchange rate registered a net change of 34.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 7.4898 was down 30.33% compared to the 2015 peak of 10.7511, 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 37,449 MNT
2015 Average 46,259 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 26,041 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,408.33 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

7.5971
5.3297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to MNT 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 5.8192, compared to 6.7238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 0.7943 MNT (High: 6.6587 / Low: 5.8644). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1416 MNT (High: 5.9618 / Low: 5.8202).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7943
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 7.4081) against the same month in 2015 (average: 6.1744), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2337 (+19.98%).

2016 Avg (December) 7.4081
2015 Avg (December) 6.1744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8418 5.2081 5.5186
February 5.8153 5.3812 5.6345
March 5.9618 5.8202 5.9148
April 6.1403 5.8523 5.9700
May 6.1527 5.9248 6.0389
June 5.9812 5.7101 5.8381
July 5.9649 5.8050 5.9090
August 6.6587 5.8644 6.3418
September 6.7976 6.4422 6.6011
October 7.1087 6.8031 6.9377
November 7.2918 7.0402 7.1451
December 7.4898 7.2669 7.4081