YEARLY HIGH
1.1292 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0263 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0674 NZD

2016 AUD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AUD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 1.1292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 15, dropping to 1.0263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1029 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0726 to the December average rate of 1.0441, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1292 was down 0.69% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.1370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,646 NZD
2015 Average 5,381 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,132 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514.50 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1208
1.0309
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to NZD 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 1.0832, compared to 1.0516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0475 NZD (High: 1.1292 / Low: 1.0817). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 NZD (High: 1.0495 / Low: 1.0373).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0368 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2016: 1.1133) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0349), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0784 (+7.57%).

2016 Avg (March) 1.1133
2015 Avg (March) 1.0349

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0929 1.0587 1.0726
February 1.0870 1.0583 1.0745
March 1.1292 1.0817 1.1133
April 1.1259 1.0898 1.1121
May 1.0909 1.0651 1.0753
June 1.0690 1.0440 1.0515
July 1.0762 1.0357 1.0554
August 1.0717 1.0382 1.0549
September 1.0561 1.0263 1.0384
October 1.0750 1.0514 1.0635
November 1.0648 1.0421 1.0531
December 1.0495 1.0373 1.0441