YEARLY HIGH
445.3295 XAF
YEARLY LOW
385.6417 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
413.8421 XAF

2016 NZD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 445.3295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 385.6417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.6877 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 395.5639 to the December average rate of 437.5676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 445.3295 was down 5.08% compared to the 2015 peak of 469.1849, 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 2,226,647 XAF
2015 Average 2,070,697 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,928,209 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,438.68 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

442.0857
387.8693
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to XAF 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 398.6008, compared to 429.0834 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 30.4826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 398.6008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.0834

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 27.9226 XAF (High: 413.5643 / Low: 385.6417). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.2188 XAF (High: 428.9970 / Low: 420.7781).

January Spread (Volatile) ±27.9226
August Spread (Stable) ±8.2188

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 4.0906 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0906

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 437.5676) against the same month in 2015 (average: 407.0918), the exchange rate shifted by +30.4758 (+7.49%).

2016 Avg (December) 437.5676
2015 Avg (December) 407.0918

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 413.5643 385.6417 395.5639
February 400.4907 386.4404 392.3873
March 407.4035 390.4417 397.8250
April 407.4516 391.5081 398.9048
May 400.7344 389.7778 394.8142
June 422.7534 401.0063 412.1099
July 434.2965 415.5743 423.9963
August 428.9970 420.7781 423.8989
September 436.7492 422.3919 428.2554
October 432.5885 419.4405 426.3712
November 439.9885 428.8484 434.4112
December 445.3295 431.2687 437.5676