YEARLY HIGH
0.7296 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6423 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6866 CHF

2016 NZD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 0.7296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.6423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0874 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6589 to the December average rate of 0.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.7296 was down 8.31% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.7958, 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 3,648 CHF
2015 Average 3,367 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,211 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 436.75 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.7224
0.6520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CHF 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 0.6652, compared to 0.7081 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7081

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0434 CHF (High: 0.6857 / Low: 0.6423). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 CHF (High: 0.6731 / Low: 0.6578).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 0.7165) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.6708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0457 (+6.81%).

2016 Avg (December) 0.7165
2015 Avg (December) 0.6708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6857 0.6423 0.6589
February 0.6717 0.6471 0.6579
March 0.6773 0.6520 0.6622
April 0.6782 0.6483 0.6642
May 0.6731 0.6578 0.6652
June 0.6973 0.6718 0.6828
July 0.7208 0.6871 0.7005
August 0.7120 0.6948 0.7021
September 0.7238 0.7009 0.7119
October 0.7157 0.6964 0.7060
November 0.7219 0.7027 0.7115
December 0.7296 0.7058 0.7165