YEARLY HIGH
3.5335 KZT
YEARLY LOW
3.0477 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1821 KZT

2016 NPR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NPR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 3.5335. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 3.0477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4858 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3658 to the December average rate of 3.0797, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 3.5335 was up 9.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 3.2327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,667 KZT
2015 Average 10,781 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 15,238 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,429.08 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

3.3944
3.0511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 3.2129, compared to 3.1513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0616 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2129
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.3311 KZT (High: 3.5335 / Low: 3.2024). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 KZT (High: 3.1555 / Low: 3.1086).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3311
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0822 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 3.3658) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.8433), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5225 (+82.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 3.3658
2015 Avg (January) 1.8433

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5335 3.2024 3.3658
February 3.4296 3.1824 3.2836
March 3.2546 3.1986 3.2249
April 3.2449 3.0864 3.1694
May 3.1356 3.0797 3.1052
June 3.1555 3.1086 3.1285
July 3.2934 3.1276 3.1798
August 3.3097 3.1584 3.2143
September 3.2209 3.1452 3.1738
October 3.1528 3.0891 3.1145
November 3.2055 3.0601 3.1457
December 3.1118 3.0477 3.0797