YEARLY HIGH
1.8955 XOF
YEARLY LOW
1.5790 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7429 XOF

2016 KZT to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 1.8955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 1.5790.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3165 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6779 to the December average rate of 1.8615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8955 was down 43.52% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.3558, 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 9,477 XOF
2015 Average 13,927 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 7,895 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,582.61 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8815
1.6407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to XOF 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 1.7136, compared to 1.7722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7136
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.2053 XOF (High: 1.7843 / Low: 1.5790). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 XOF (High: 1.7584 / Low: 1.7202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2053
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

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 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 1.8615) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8697), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0083 (-0.44%).

2016 Avg (December) 1.8615
2015 Avg (December) 1.8697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7843 1.5790 1.6779
February 1.7268 1.5999 1.6608
March 1.7526 1.6865 1.7161
April 1.7682 1.6838 1.7279
May 1.7797 1.7337 1.7576
June 1.7584 1.7202 1.7414
July 1.7677 1.6773 1.7414
August 1.7353 1.6590 1.7098
September 1.7525 1.7073 1.7326
October 1.8288 1.7534 1.7955
November 1.8438 1.7485 1.7922
December 1.8955 1.8182 1.8615