2016 SOS to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6229 KZT

YEARLY LOW

0.5387 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5763 KZT

2016 SOS to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SOS to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6229. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.5387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0842 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5855 to the December average rate of 0.5836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6229 was up 11.70% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,115 KZT

2015 Average 1,671 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 2,694 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.93 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.5963

0.5460

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.5683, compared to 0.5843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5683

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0748 KZT (High: 0.6229 / Low: 0.5482). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0123 KZT (High: 0.5723 / Low: 0.5600).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0748

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0123

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 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5855) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.2570), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3286 (+127.85%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5855

2015 Avg (January) 0.2570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6229	0.5482	0.5855
February	0.6055	0.5714	0.5848
March	0.5723	0.5600	0.5640
April	0.5668	0.5402	0.5526
May	0.5687	0.5387	0.5502
June	0.5841	0.5625	0.5729
July	0.6101	0.5740	0.5870
August	0.6105	0.5778	0.5908
September	0.5895	0.5729	0.5810
October	0.5828	0.5642	0.5716
November	0.6116	0.5848	0.5921
December	0.5972	0.5732	0.5836