YEARLY HIGH
1.0053 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7864 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8979 NZD

2016 AZN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the AZN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.0053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.7864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2189 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9648 to the December average rate of 0.8034, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.0053 was down 42.82% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.7580, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,027 NZD
2015 Average 7,098 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,932 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,094.64 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9987
0.7856
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.9514, compared to 0.8445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.0879 NZD (High: 0.9856 / Low: 0.8977). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 NZD (High: 0.8124 / Low: 0.7864).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0879
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0469 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0469

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.9809) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3106 (-24.05%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.9809
2015 Avg (May) 1.2915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9896 0.9347 0.9648
February 0.9683 0.9286 0.9532
March 0.9668 0.8927 0.9182
April 0.9719 0.9342 0.9571
May 1.0053 0.9444 0.9809
June 0.9856 0.8977 0.9341
July 0.9162 0.8691 0.8942
August 0.8741 0.8334 0.8522
September 0.8474 0.8079 0.8329
October 0.8864 0.8425 0.8633
November 0.8398 0.8062 0.8208
December 0.8124 0.7864 0.8034