YEARLY HIGH
0.7814 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.6709 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7181 NZD

2016 BBD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the BBD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.7814. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.6709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1105 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7641 to the December average rate of 0.7109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7814 was down 2.07% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7979, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,907 NZD
2015 Average 3,586 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,355 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 552.50 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7721
0.6766
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.7384, compared to 0.6977 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0406 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6977

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0514 NZD (High: 0.7814 / Low: 0.7300). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 NZD (High: 0.7023 / Low: 0.6834).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0514
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

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 0.0261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.7641) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1088 (+16.60%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.7641
2015 Avg (January) 0.6553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7814 0.7300 0.7641
February 0.7670 0.7434 0.7535
March 0.7566 0.7226 0.7411
April 0.7377 0.7098 0.7258
May 0.7468 0.7115 0.7359
June 0.7348 0.6912 0.7098
July 0.7175 0.6843 0.7004
August 0.7023 0.6834 0.6921
September 0.6912 0.6709 0.6846
October 0.7103 0.6855 0.6983
November 0.7150 0.6786 0.7002
December 0.7252 0.6942 0.7109