YEARLY HIGH
1.4905 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.2797 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3945 BBD

2016 NZD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.4905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.2797.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2108 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3092 to the December average rate of 1.4070, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.4905 was down 5.04% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.5696, 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 7,453 BBD
2015 Average 7,001 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,399 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,053.89 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.4761
1.2940
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to BBD 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 1.3553, compared to 1.4336 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3553
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4336

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0901 BBD (High: 1.3699 / Low: 1.2797). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0393 BBD (High: 1.4633 / Low: 1.4240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0393

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0288 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0288

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.4609) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.2675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1933 (+15.25%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.4609
2015 Avg (September) 1.2675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3699 1.2797 1.3092
February 1.3452 1.3038 1.3272
March 1.3839 1.3217 1.3496
April 1.4089 1.3556 1.3778
May 1.4055 1.3390 1.3591
June 1.4468 1.3609 1.4090
July 1.4613 1.3938 1.4280
August 1.4633 1.4240 1.4450
September 1.4905 1.4468 1.4609
October 1.4587 1.4079 1.4321
November 1.4736 1.3986 1.4286
December 1.4406 1.3789 1.4070