YEARLY HIGH
83.0577 JPY
YEARLY LOW
71.4357 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
75.7193 JPY

2016 NZD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 83.0577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 71.4357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.6220 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.5557 to the December average rate of 81.5190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 83.0577 was down 11.16% compared to the 2015 peak of 93.4866, 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 415,289 JPY
2015 Average 423,493 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 357,179 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58,109.95 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

82.3518
72.3583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to JPY 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 75.5979, compared to 75.8407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.5979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.8407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 7.3172 JPY (High: 82.5334 / Low: 75.2162). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8463 JPY (High: 75.0618 / Low: 73.2155).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.3172
May Spread (Stable) ±1.8463

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5617 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5617

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 81.5190) against the same month in 2015 (average: 82.1241), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6051 (-0.74%).

2016 Avg (December) 81.5190
2015 Avg (December) 82.1241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 82.5334 75.2162 77.5557
February 79.1344 74.4148 76.0486
March 77.8567 74.8702 76.2460
April 77.1941 73.6497 75.5319
May 75.0618 73.2155 73.9702
June 76.6368 71.4357 74.2352
July 76.0080 72.2032 74.1164
August 74.7033 72.5572 73.1911
September 76.0084 73.0124 74.5156
October 75.1083 73.1941 74.2378
November 80.8277 75.1358 77.4642
December 83.0577 80.6240 81.5190