2016 GBP to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2265 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.6793 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9499 NZD

2016 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.2265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 1.6793.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5472 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2010 to the December average rate of 1.7761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.2265 was down 9.24% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.4530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,132 NZD

2015 Average 10,967 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 8,396 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,736.05 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

2.2486

1.6771

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 2.1166, compared to 1.7831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1166

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.2547 NZD (High: 2.1186 / Low: 1.8638). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 NZD (High: 1.7943 / Low: 1.7525).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2547

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1741 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 2.2010) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.9866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2144 (+10.79%).

2016 Avg (January) 2.2010

2015 Avg (January) 1.9866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2265	2.1531	2.2010
February	2.2107	2.0760	2.1565
March	2.1449	2.0766	2.1140
April	2.1127	2.0429	2.0763
May	2.1866	2.0870	2.1353
June	2.1186	1.8638	2.0167
July	1.9027	1.7725	1.8426
August	1.8617	1.7852	1.8118
September	1.8232	1.7738	1.7998
October	1.7810	1.6981	1.7247
November	1.7772	1.6793	1.7435
December	1.7943	1.7525	1.7761