YEARLY HIGH
9.9322 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.2266 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2513 SCR

2016 NZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 9.9322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 8.2266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7055 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5622 to the December average rate of 9.4058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 9.9322 was down 10.73% compared to the 2015 peak of 11.1263, 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 49,661 SCR
2015 Average 46,668 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 41,133 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,527.62 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

9.7906
8.4506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SCR 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 8.9925, compared to 9.5102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.5102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was April, with a trading range of 1.0277 SCR (High: 9.7821 / Low: 8.7544). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3819 SCR (High: 9.9322 / Low: 9.5503).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0277
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3819

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 9.6789) against the same month in 2015 (average: 8.2678), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4111 (+17.07%).

2016 Avg (September) 9.6789
2015 Avg (September) 8.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9576 8.2266 8.5622
February 9.5102 8.5101 8.8885
March 9.3903 8.6385 8.9670
April 9.7821 8.7544 9.2600
May 9.5169 8.7312 9.0551
June 9.6091 8.9200 9.2224
July 9.8268 9.0191 9.3969
August 9.7874 9.3460 9.5631
September 9.9322 9.5503 9.6789
October 9.7045 9.2327 9.4859
November 9.8691 9.2525 9.5303
December 9.6156 9.1005 9.4058