YEARLY HIGH
70.9657 STD
YEARLY LOW
58.5552 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
64.8088 STD

2016 KZT to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the KZT to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 70.9657. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 58.5552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.4104 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.2911 to the December average rate of 69.6267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 70.9657 was down 43.38% compared to the 2015 peak of 125.3394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 354,828 STD
2015 Average 519,660 STD
Yearly Trough Low 292,776 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,052.15 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

70.4094
61.0170
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT to STD 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 63.6197, compared to 65.9979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.3782 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.6197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.9979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.5701 STD (High: 66.1253 / Low: 58.5552). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2313 STD (High: 65.7456 / Low: 64.5143).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.5701
May Spread (Stable) ±1.2313

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2044 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 69.6267) against the same month in 2015 (average: 69.6477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0210 (-0.03%).

2016 Avg (December) 69.6267
2015 Avg (December) 69.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1253 58.5552 62.2911
February 64.2086 59.9688 61.7997
March 65.2749 62.5737 63.8280
April 65.1606 62.4339 64.0103
May 65.7456 64.5143 65.1244
June 65.5978 61.7796 64.6650
July 65.5918 62.5431 64.7572
August 64.6383 61.7836 63.5528
September 65.1116 63.6969 64.4919
October 68.2104 64.7866 66.7841
November 68.9368 64.9686 66.7748
December 70.9657 68.0989 69.6267