YEARLY HIGH
0.0241 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0214 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0232 SBD

2016 KZT to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0225 to the December average rate of 0.0236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0241 was down 43.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0426, 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 120 SBD
2015 Average 185 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 107 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.43 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0237
0.0224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SBD 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 0.0231, compared to 0.0232 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) 0.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0025 SBD (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0214). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SBD (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0230).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.0236) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0251), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-5.92%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.0236
2015 Avg (December) 0.0251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0239 0.0214 0.0225
February 0.0233 0.0218 0.0227
March 0.0236 0.0227 0.0231
April 0.0241 0.0229 0.0235
May 0.0238 0.0232 0.0235
June 0.0235 0.0230 0.0232
July 0.0236 0.0223 0.0231
August 0.0231 0.0221 0.0227
September 0.0234 0.0228 0.0231
October 0.0238 0.0233 0.0236
November 0.0236 0.0227 0.0233
December 0.0241 0.0231 0.0236