YEARLY HIGH
0.6371 KZT
YEARLY LOW
0.5266 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5763 KZT

2016 XAF to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the XAF to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.6371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.5266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1105 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5997 to the December average rate of 0.5368, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.6371 was up 12.11% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.5683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,186 KZT
2015 Average 1,876 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 2,633 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.54 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.6132
0.5299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.5869, compared to 0.5657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5869
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0752 KZT (High: 0.6371 / Low: 0.5619). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 KZT (High: 0.5854 / Low: 0.5728).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.5997) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.3258), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2739 (+84.06%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.5997
2015 Avg (January) 0.3258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6371 0.5619 0.5997
February 0.6266 0.5796 0.6062
March 0.5967 0.5751 0.5857
April 0.5982 0.5705 0.5821
May 0.5794 0.5662 0.5720
June 0.5816 0.5688 0.5757
July 0.5976 0.5684 0.5756
August 0.6030 0.5769 0.5864
September 0.5854 0.5728 0.5781
October 0.5729 0.5470 0.5582
November 0.5744 0.5409 0.5590
December 0.5511 0.5266 0.5368