YEARLY HIGH
60.7625 KZT
YEARLY LOW
32.7797 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4250 KZT

2016 VEF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the VEF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 60.7625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 32.7797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.9828 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.3405 to the December average rate of 33.4754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 60.7625 was up 11.91% compared to the 2015 peak of 54.2977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 303,812 KZT
2015 Average 175,848 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 163,899 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 139,913.90 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

59.7437
30.9043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 44.9254, compared to 33.9246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.9254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.9246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 6.8255 KZT (High: 60.7625 / Low: 53.9370). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5410 KZT (High: 33.6433 / Low: 33.1023).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.8255
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5410

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 20.8031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 57.3405) against the same month in 2015 (average: 29.1072), the exchange rate shifted by +28.2333 (+97.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 57.3405
2015 Avg (January) 29.1072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 60.7625 53.9370 57.3405
February 59.0338 55.2833 56.7100
March 55.1786 54.2516 54.6017
April 34.5931 32.8525 33.7986
May 33.7633 32.7797 33.3302
June 34.0390 33.2765 33.7712
July 35.4585 33.6657 34.2360
August 35.5381 33.9247 34.4863
September 34.4936 33.6457 33.9714
October 33.6433 33.1023 33.3076
November 34.5665 33.6612 34.0710
December 33.9728 33.1085 33.4754