YEARLY HIGH
1.1264 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.9233 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9752 KZT

2016 MRO to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 1.1264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 0.9233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2031 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0832 to the December average rate of 0.9336, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1264 was down 0.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1298, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,632 KZT
2015 Average 3,597 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 4,616 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,015.43 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.0983
0.9170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 1.0005, compared to 0.9500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0005
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0996 KZT (High: 1.1264 / Low: 1.0268). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 KZT (High: 1.0151 / Low: 0.9962).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0996
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

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 0.0438 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.0832) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6311), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4521 (+71.64%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.0832
2015 Avg (January) 0.6311

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1264 1.0268 1.0832
February 1.1053 1.0194 1.0484
March 1.0151 0.9962 1.0046
April 1.0023 0.9452 0.9753
May 0.9602 0.9264 0.9449
June 0.9557 0.9323 0.9465
July 0.9952 0.9487 0.9628
August 0.9971 0.9526 0.9681
September 0.9679 0.9432 0.9525
October 0.9438 0.9242 0.9321
November 0.9631 0.9393 0.9508
December 0.9508 0.9233 0.9336