2016 NZD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8881 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.6398 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7726 WST

2016 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 1.8881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 1.6398.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2483 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6982 to the December average rate of 1.7838, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.8881 was down 1.36% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.9141, 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 9,441 WST

2015 Average 8,829 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,199 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,241.66 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.8598

1.6835

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to WST 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 1.7295, compared to 1.8157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1301 WST (High: 1.7699 / Low: 1.6398). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 WST (High: 1.8343 / Low: 1.7934).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1301

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.8451) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6519), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1932 (+11.70%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.8451

2015 Avg (September) 1.6519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7699	1.6398	1.6982
February	1.7590	1.6909	1.7128
March	1.7526	1.6823	1.7131
April	1.7602	1.7146	1.7329
May	1.7681	1.7113	1.7335
June	1.8390	1.7344	1.7864
July	1.8542	1.7618	1.8129
August	1.8537	1.8105	1.8344
September	1.8881	1.8182	1.8451
October	1.8343	1.7934	1.8132
November	1.8480	1.7776	1.8050
December	1.8202	1.7400	1.7838