YEARLY HIGH
0.8715 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7496 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8009 NZD

2016 AWG to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AWG to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.8715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.7496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1218 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8522 to the December average rate of 0.7927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.8715 was down 2.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.8898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,357 NZD
2015 Average 4,002 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,748 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.21 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.8610
0.7554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.8236, compared to 0.7783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8236
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0573 NZD (High: 0.8715 / Low: 0.8141). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 NZD (High: 0.7832 / Low: 0.7621).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.8522) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.7324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1198 (+16.35%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.8522
2015 Avg (January) 0.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8715 0.8141 0.8522
February 0.8553 0.8290 0.8404
March 0.8438 0.8059 0.8265
April 0.8227 0.7915 0.8096
May 0.8329 0.7935 0.8211
June 0.8195 0.7709 0.7918
July 0.8001 0.7632 0.7812
August 0.7832 0.7621 0.7719
September 0.7712 0.7496 0.7642
October 0.7924 0.7648 0.7788
November 0.7974 0.7568 0.7809
December 0.8077 0.7742 0.7927