2016 LSL to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.9806 KZT

YEARLY LOW

21.0178 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.3076 KZT

2016 LSL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the LSL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 25.9806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 21.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9628 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2592 to the December average rate of 24.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.9806 was up 14.19% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.7528, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,903 KZT

2015 Average 86,052 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 105,089 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,814.06 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.3345

21.4010

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 22.4276, compared to 24.1876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7600 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4276

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.1876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was August, with a trading range of 2.5963 KZT (High: 25.9806 / Low: 23.3843). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1201 KZT (High: 24.7851 / Low: 23.6650).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.5963

December Spread (Stable) ±1.1201

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3425 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 25.0067) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.5793), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4273 (+60.51%).

2016 Avg (August) 25.0067

2015 Avg (August) 15.5793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.2165	21.2752	22.2592
February	23.1336	21.7550	22.6884
March	23.2641	21.8073	22.4797
April	23.7552	22.4765	23.0713
May	23.0392	21.0178	21.7288
June	23.3210	21.5458	22.3382
July	25.3386	22.8295	23.7606
August	25.9806	23.3843	25.0067
September	24.9324	23.4066	24.0784
October	24.6678	23.1493	23.8416
November	25.5705	23.6288	24.3293
December	24.7851	23.6650	24.1092