YEARLY HIGH
0.9744 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.8856 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9374 AUD

2016 NZD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 0.9744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.8856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0888 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9324 to the December average rate of 0.9578, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9744 was down 2.12% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,872 AUD
2015 Average 4,650 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 4,428 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 443.95 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9696
0.8919
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to AUD 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 0.9237, compared to 0.9511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0389 AUD (High: 0.9245 / Low: 0.8856). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0112 AUD (High: 0.9641 / Low: 0.9528).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0389
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0112

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0323 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0323

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 0.9631) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8986), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0645 (+7.17%).

2016 Avg (September) 0.9631
2015 Avg (September) 0.8986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9445 0.9150 0.9324
February 0.9449 0.9200 0.9307
March 0.9245 0.8856 0.8984
April 0.9176 0.8882 0.8993
May 0.9389 0.9166 0.9300
June 0.9579 0.9355 0.9511
July 0.9656 0.9292 0.9476
August 0.9632 0.9331 0.9481
September 0.9744 0.9469 0.9631
October 0.9511 0.9303 0.9403
November 0.9596 0.9391 0.9496
December 0.9641 0.9528 0.9578