YEARLY HIGH
1.8989 XAF
YEARLY LOW
1.5695 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7375 XAF

2016 KZT to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.8989. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.5695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3293 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6702 to the December average rate of 1.8632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8989 was down 43.48% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3595, 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 9,494 XAF
2015 Average 13,928 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 7,848 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,646.72 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8845
1.6294
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to XAF 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 1.7053, compared to 1.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2101 XAF (High: 1.7796 / Low: 1.5695). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0376 XAF (High: 1.7459 / Low: 1.7083).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2101
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0376

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8632) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8674), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-0.22%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8632
2015 Avg (December) 1.8674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7796 1.5695 1.6702
February 1.7254 1.5959 1.6506
March 1.7389 1.6760 1.7075
April 1.7528 1.6717 1.7182
May 1.7663 1.7258 1.7484
June 1.7579 1.7194 1.7370
July 1.7593 1.6735 1.7379
August 1.7335 1.6583 1.7056
September 1.7459 1.7083 1.7298
October 1.8281 1.7454 1.7919
November 1.8489 1.7408 1.7895
December 1.8989 1.8147 1.8632