YEARLY HIGH
16679.1517 STD
YEARLY LOW
14372.5357 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15436.5143 STD

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 83,395,758 STD
2015 Average 77,252,266 STD
Yearly Trough Low 71,862,678 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,533,079.78 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

16517.5941
14526.1152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14870.8472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16002.1815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1054.2058
August Spread (Stable) ±368.2473

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -154.6173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2016 Avg (December) 16351.6376
2015 Avg (December) 15182.0771

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