YEARLY HIGH
0.0472 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.0401 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0421 KZT

2016 LAK to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LAK to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0401.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0445 to the December average rate of 0.0410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0472 was up 12.09% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0421, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LAK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 236 KZT
2015 Average 137 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 201 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.42 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0448
0.0406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to KZT 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 0.0425, compared to 0.0417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0425
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0054 KZT (High: 0.0472 / Low: 0.0418). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 KZT (High: 0.0428 / Low: 0.0421).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.0445) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0227), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+96.37%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0445
2015 Avg (January) 0.0227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0472 0.0418 0.0445
February 0.0458 0.0430 0.0441
March 0.0428 0.0421 0.0425
April 0.0425 0.0404 0.0416
May 0.0415 0.0401 0.0409
June 0.0420 0.0409 0.0416
July 0.0437 0.0417 0.0423
August 0.0438 0.0418 0.0425
September 0.0425 0.0414 0.0419
October 0.0414 0.0406 0.0409
November 0.0423 0.0410 0.0417
December 0.0415 0.0404 0.0410