YEARLY HIGH
1.1517 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.0181 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0840 NZD

2016 CAD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CAD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 1.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 1.0181.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1336 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0772 to the December average rate of 1.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.1517 was down 4.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.2001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,759 NZD
2015 Average 5,607 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,091 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668.00 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.1467
1.0311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.1102, compared to 1.0578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 0.0519 NZD (High: 1.1202 / Low: 1.0683). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 NZD (High: 1.0570 / Low: 1.0364).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0519
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0360 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0360

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2016: 1.1314) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.0666), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0648 (+6.08%).

2016 Avg (April) 1.1314
2015 Avg (April) 1.0666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1043 1.0537 1.0772
February 1.1202 1.0683 1.0929
March 1.1356 1.0997 1.1213
April 1.1517 1.1128 1.1314
May 1.1475 1.1256 1.1371
June 1.1257 1.0792 1.1011
July 1.0994 1.0497 1.0751
August 1.0731 1.0498 1.0648
September 1.0570 1.0364 1.0458
October 1.0735 1.0415 1.0542
November 1.0597 1.0181 1.0407
December 1.0800 1.0519 1.0663