YEARLY HIGH
25.9862 KZT
YEARLY LOW
21.0151 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.3084 KZT

2016 SZL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the SZL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 25.9862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 21.0151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9711 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2654 to the December average rate of 24.0920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 25.9862 was up 14.23% compared to the 2015 peak of 22.7493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,931 KZT
2015 Average 86,066 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 105,076 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,855.31 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

25.3721
21.3993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 22.4264, compared to 24.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7641 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.4264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was July, with a trading range of 2.4525 KZT (High: 25.2537 / Low: 22.8012). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1436 KZT (High: 24.8218 / Low: 23.6782).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4525
December Spread (Stable) ±1.1436

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3376 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2016: 25.0410) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15.5820), the exchange rate shifted by +9.4590 (+60.70%).

2016 Avg (August) 25.0410
2015 Avg (August) 15.5820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.2151 21.2884 22.2654
February 23.1385 21.7479 22.6811
March 23.2984 21.7726 22.4748
April 23.7552 22.4754 23.0680
May 23.0400 21.0151 21.7304
June 23.3068 21.5458 22.3386
July 25.2537 22.8012 23.7457
August 25.9862 23.5342 25.0410
September 24.9223 23.2939 24.0852
October 24.6252 23.1636 23.8558
November 25.5461 23.5634 24.3232
December 24.8218 23.6782 24.0920