YEARLY HIGH
2.0115 XCD
YEARLY LOW
1.7283 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8830 XCD

2016 NZD to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the NZD to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 7, valuing the pair at 2.0115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 1.7283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2832 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7680 to the December average rate of 1.8979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 2.0115 was down 5.13% compared to the 2015 peak of 2.1202, 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 10,057 XCD
2015 Average 9,455 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 8,642 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,415.84 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.9919
1.7477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to XCD 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 1.8310, compared to 1.9351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.1217 XCD (High: 1.8500 / Low: 1.7283). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0531 XCD (High: 1.9748 / Low: 1.9217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1217
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0531

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 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2016: 1.9715) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.7118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2597 (+15.17%).

2016 Avg (September) 1.9715
2015 Avg (September) 1.7118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8500 1.7283 1.7680
February 1.8167 1.7609 1.7924
March 1.8689 1.7850 1.8226
April 1.9042 1.8321 1.8619
May 1.8996 1.8084 1.8368
June 1.9553 1.8392 1.9043
July 1.9750 1.8837 1.9291
August 1.9748 1.9217 1.9502
September 2.0115 1.9524 1.9715
October 1.9686 1.9000 1.9334
November 1.9886 1.8874 1.9284
December 1.9469 1.8585 1.8979