YEARLY HIGH
434.0538 SOS
YEARLY LOW
383.1602 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
413.4626 SOS

2016 NZD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 434.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 383.1602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.8936 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 405.1460 to the December average rate of 402.5087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 434.0538 was down 23.67% compared to the 2015 peak of 568.6394, 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 2,170,269 SOS
2015 Average 2,365,999 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,915,801 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 254,467.82 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

428.5258
400.1435
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SOS 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 411.6365, compared to 415.2886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 411.6365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 415.2886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 36.0871 SOS (High: 426.3088 / Low: 390.2218). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.4162 SOS (High: 434.0538 / Low: 421.6375).

November Spread (Volatile) ±36.0871
September Spread (Stable) ±12.4162

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 9.8550 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.8550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 426.1606) against the same month in 2015 (average: 412.0594), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1012 (+3.42%).

2016 Avg (September) 426.1606
2015 Avg (September) 412.0594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 426.5280 393.8084 405.1460
February 413.3696 399.8210 406.6715
March 424.9024 404.2952 413.1166
April 428.9304 412.5024 420.2113
May 426.8407 396.0063 410.5285
June 424.8406 405.1248 414.1453
July 428.8099 405.9741 415.7857
August 428.0766 413.6775 420.7760
September 434.0538 421.6375 426.1606
October 428.1306 410.0404 416.3055
November 426.3088 390.2218 410.1950
December 417.2823 383.1602 402.5087