YEARLY HIGH
0.0115 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0110 SAR

2016 KZT to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 0.0115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0104 to the December average rate of 0.0112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0115 was down 44.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0205, 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 57 SAR
2015 Average 88 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 49 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.49 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0114
0.0103
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SAR 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0013 SAR (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0098). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 SAR (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0112).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0113) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-44.04%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0113
2015 Avg (May) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0110 0.0098 0.0104
February 0.0107 0.0101 0.0105
March 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
April 0.0114 0.0109 0.0111
May 0.0115 0.0111 0.0113
June 0.0113 0.0110 0.0111
July 0.0111 0.0106 0.0110
August 0.0111 0.0106 0.0109
September 0.0112 0.0109 0.0111
October 0.0114 0.0112 0.0113
November 0.0112 0.0109 0.0110
December 0.0113 0.0111 0.0112