YEARLY HIGH
0.9822 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8683 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9234 CAD

2016 NZD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 0.9822. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.8683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1139 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9285 to the December average rate of 0.9379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.9822 was up 2.30% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.9601, 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 4,911 CAD
2015 Average 4,467 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,341 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 569.69 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.9692
0.8713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CAD 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 0.9012, compared to 0.9456 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0444 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9456

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0435 CAD (High: 0.9490 / Low: 0.9056). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 CAD (High: 0.8884 / Low: 0.8714).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0232 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 0.9611) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.8714), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0896 (+10.29%).

2016 Avg (November) 0.9611
2015 Avg (November) 0.8714

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9490 0.9056 0.9285
February 0.9361 0.8927 0.9151
March 0.9093 0.8806 0.8919
April 0.8986 0.8683 0.8839
May 0.8884 0.8714 0.8795
June 0.9266 0.8883 0.9083
July 0.9526 0.9096 0.9303
August 0.9525 0.9319 0.9392
September 0.9649 0.9460 0.9563
October 0.9601 0.9315 0.9487
November 0.9822 0.9437 0.9611
December 0.9507 0.9259 0.9379