YEARLY HIGH
1.3146 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.2402 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2785 NZD

2012 AUD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.3146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 1.2402.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3009 to the December average rate of 1.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3146 was down 4.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,573 NZD
2011 Average 6,528 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,201 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.44 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3054
1.2515
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.2841, compared to 1.2729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0381 NZD (High: 1.2882 / Low: 1.2501). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 NZD (High: 1.2931 / Low: 1.2785).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0381
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3009) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.07%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3009
2011 Avg (January) 1.3000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3146 1.2862 1.3009
February 1.2931 1.2785 1.2851
March 1.2993 1.2672 1.2845
April 1.2740 1.2557 1.2653
May 1.3006 1.2683 1.2887
June 1.2905 1.2706 1.2801
July 1.3064 1.2756 1.2893
August 1.3030 1.2822 1.2923
September 1.2882 1.2501 1.2701
October 1.2668 1.2402 1.2560
November 1.2806 1.2532 1.2696
December 1.2717 1.2475 1.2601