YEARLY HIGH
1.8561 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.6053 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7366 SOS

2016 KZT to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.8561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.6053.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2508 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7107 to the December average rate of 1.7137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8561 was down 53.15% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.9619, 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 9,281 SOS
2015 Average 16,038 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 8,027 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,254.24 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8308
1.6763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to SOS 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 1.7613, compared to 1.7119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2189 SOS (High: 1.8242 / Low: 1.6053). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0385 SOS (High: 1.7858 / Low: 1.7474).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2189
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0385

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 1.8179) against the same month in 2015 (average: 3.7616), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9437 (-51.67%).

2016 Avg (May) 1.8179
2015 Avg (May) 3.7616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8242 1.6053 1.7107
February 1.7501 1.6515 1.7105
March 1.7858 1.7474 1.7730
April 1.8512 1.7643 1.8099
May 1.8561 1.7582 1.8179
June 1.7778 1.7121 1.7459
July 1.7423 1.6391 1.7042
August 1.7306 1.6380 1.6931
September 1.7456 1.6964 1.7214
October 1.7723 1.7157 1.7495
November 1.7099 1.6350 1.6892
December 1.7447 1.6744 1.7137