YEARLY HIGH
1.5569 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.3705 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4581 NZD

2016 CHF to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the CHF to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 1.5569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.3705.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1864 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5181 to the December average rate of 1.3958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.5569 was down 6.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.6606, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,785 NZD
2015 Average 7,454 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,853 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 931.96 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.5326
1.3834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 1.5038, compared to 1.4125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0913 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0986 NZD (High: 1.5569 / Low: 1.4583). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 NZD (High: 1.5202 / Low: 1.4856).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0986
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2016. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0388 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0388

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 1.5181) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.3934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1247 (+8.95%).

2016 Avg (January) 1.5181
2015 Avg (January) 1.3934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5569 1.4583 1.5181
February 1.5453 1.4887 1.5202
March 1.5337 1.4764 1.5103
April 1.5425 1.4745 1.5058
May 1.5202 1.4856 1.5035
June 1.4885 1.4340 1.4647
July 1.4554 1.3874 1.4278
August 1.4393 1.4045 1.4244
September 1.4267 1.3816 1.4049
October 1.4360 1.3973 1.4165
November 1.4230 1.3852 1.4056
December 1.4169 1.3705 1.3958