YEARLY HIGH
0.2212 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.1819 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1958 RUB

2016 KZT to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 0.2212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2113 to the December average rate of 0.1855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.2212 was down 41.47% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.3779, 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 1,106 RUB
2015 Average 1,426 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 909 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.62 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.2184
0.1826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to RUB 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 0.2030, compared to 0.1885 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2030
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1885

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0175 RUB (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.1947). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 RUB (High: 0.1905 / Low: 0.1866).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2016: 0.2155) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1318 (-37.95%).

2016 Avg (February) 0.2155
2015 Avg (February) 0.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2173 0.2052 0.2113
February 0.2212 0.2101 0.2155
March 0.2122 0.1947 0.2024
April 0.1993 0.1930 0.1975
May 0.2024 0.1953 0.1984
June 0.1986 0.1884 0.1932
July 0.1906 0.1853 0.1883
August 0.1919 0.1856 0.1886
September 0.1933 0.1874 0.1903
October 0.1905 0.1866 0.1885
November 0.1929 0.1863 0.1899
December 0.1906 0.1819 0.1855