2016 NZD to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2016.
2016 NZD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016
During 2016, the NZD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 16679.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 14372.5357.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2306.6160 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14753.0953 to the December average rate of 16351.6376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 16679.1517 was down 4.75% compared to the 2015 peak of 17511.0129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.
NZD to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14870.8472, compared to 16002.1815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1131.3343 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 1054.2058 STD (High: 15426.7415 / Low: 14372.5357). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 368.2473 STD (High: 16042.4633 / Low: 15674.2160).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, 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 154.6173 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 16351.6376) against the same month in 2015 (average: 15182.0771), the exchange rate shifted by +1169.5605 (+7.70%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15426.7415 | 14372.5357 | 14753.0953 |
| February | 14987.5946 | 14399.9137 | 14692.0718 |
| March | 15291.7965 | 14559.8319 | 14871.1134 |
| April | 15226.8350 | 14630.1999 | 14861.0355 |
| May | 14938.5185 | 14525.7486 | 14706.4183 |
| June | 15805.0617 | 14901.7744 | 15341.3489 |
| July | 16179.3363 | 15477.0110 | 15799.1987 |
| August | 16042.4633 | 15674.2160 | 15795.1971 |
| September | 16313.7486 | 15793.3229 | 15966.5653 |
| October | 16144.4876 | 15528.4811 | 15890.6892 |
| November | 16516.5161 | 16022.7548 | 16209.8009 |
| December | 16679.1517 | 16105.5491 | 16351.6376 |