YEARLY HIGH
102.3291 KZT
YEARLY LOW
87.1794 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.1737 KZT

2016 SAR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SAR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 102.3291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 87.1794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1497 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 96.5785 to the December average rate of 89.1287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 102.3291 was up 11.90% compared to the 2015 peak of 91.4509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 511,646 KZT
2015 Average 296,189 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 435,897 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,748.63 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

97.3767
87.7980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 92.0836, compared to 90.2639 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.0836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.2639

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 11.6294 KZT (High: 102.3291 / Low: 90.6997). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3999 KZT (High: 89.4597 / Low: 88.0597).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.6294
October Spread (Stable) ±1.3999

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 3.4944 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4944

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 96.5785) against the same month in 2015 (average: 48.9465), the exchange rate shifted by +47.6320 (+97.31%).

2016 Avg (January) 96.5785
2015 Avg (January) 48.9465

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.3291 90.6997 96.5785
February 99.4985 93.1289 95.5668
March 92.9995 91.4541 92.0724
April 91.9860 87.3459 89.8823
May 89.7592 87.1794 88.6097
June 90.5826 88.4633 89.7918
July 94.3469 89.7490 91.1289
August 94.5471 90.2493 91.7405
September 91.7549 89.3997 90.3651
October 89.4597 88.0597 88.5962
November 91.9458 89.5598 90.6238
December 90.4043 88.1611 89.1287