YEARLY HIGH
47.6995 KZT
YEARLY LOW
40.9696 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.7684 KZT

2016 MOP to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MOP to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 47.6995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 40.9696.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7299 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.2069 to the December average rate of 41.8269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 47.6995 was up 10.89% compared to the 2015 peak of 43.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238,497 KZT
2015 Average 139,162 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 204,848 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,649.70 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

45.5717
41.1935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 43.1696, compared to 42.3671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.3671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 5.0772 KZT (High: 47.6995 / Low: 42.6223). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5748 KZT (High: 43.5212 / Low: 42.9465).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.0772
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5748

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 1.4938 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 45.2069) against the same month in 2015 (average: 22.9976), the exchange rate shifted by +22.2092 (+96.57%).

2016 Avg (January) 45.2069
2015 Avg (January) 22.9976

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.6995 42.6223 45.2069
February 46.4531 43.5820 44.7136
March 43.5212 42.9465 43.2198
April 43.1944 41.0004 42.1944
May 42.0879 40.9696 41.5584
June 42.4626 41.5005 42.1246
July 44.2765 42.1600 42.7703
August 44.3286 42.4011 43.0586
September 43.0458 42.0101 42.4162
October 42.0286 41.3374 41.5976
November 43.1081 42.0316 42.5333
December 42.4981 41.3929 41.8269