YEARLY HIGH
0.4556 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3983 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4256 NZD

2016 PEN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PEN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 19, valuing the pair at 0.4556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.3983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0573 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4448 to the December average rate of 0.4192, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.4556 was down 7.99% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.4952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,278 NZD
2015 Average 2,252 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,992 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 286.25 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.4488
0.4012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to NZD 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 0.4366, compared to 0.4147 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4147

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0280 NZD (High: 0.4556 / Low: 0.4276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0122 NZD (High: 0.4175 / Low: 0.4053).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0280
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0122

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 0.4448) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.4361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0087 (+2.00%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.4448
2015 Avg (January) 0.4361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4556 0.4276 0.4448
February 0.4396 0.4210 0.4299
March 0.4500 0.4233 0.4355
April 0.4469 0.4329 0.4396
May 0.4462 0.4325 0.4419
June 0.4358 0.4207 0.4279
July 0.4348 0.4136 0.4240
August 0.4211 0.4077 0.4154
September 0.4130 0.3983 0.4052
October 0.4175 0.4053 0.4126
November 0.4194 0.4025 0.4117
December 0.4308 0.4078 0.4192