YEARLY HIGH
105.4635 KZT
YEARLY LOW
89.8286 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
93.9164 KZT

2016 QAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the QAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 105.4635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 89.8286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6349 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 99.5147 to the December average rate of 91.8195, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 105.4635 was up 11.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 94.2402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 527,317 KZT
2015 Average 305,148 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 449,143 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,174.43 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

100.3405
90.4315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 94.8530, compared to 92.9797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.8530
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.9797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 11.8848 KZT (High: 105.4635 / Low: 93.5787). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4685 KZT (High: 92.1652 / Low: 90.6967).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.8848
October Spread (Stable) ±1.4685

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 3.5973 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 99.5147) against the same month in 2015 (average: 50.4913), the exchange rate shifted by +49.0234 (+97.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 99.5147
2015 Avg (January) 50.4913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 105.4635 93.5787 99.5147
February 102.4881 95.9217 98.4190
March 95.7720 94.1943 94.8217
April 94.7424 89.9983 92.5719
May 92.4663 89.8286 91.2883
June 93.2960 91.1520 92.5025
July 97.1655 92.4632 93.8615
August 97.3692 92.9740 94.4919
September 94.5028 92.1863 93.0842
October 92.1652 90.6967 91.2572
November 94.7205 92.2557 93.3642
December 93.1015 90.8127 91.8195