YEARLY HIGH
1.6970 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5050 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5721 NZD

2012 AZN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AZN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.6970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.5050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1919 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5912 to the December average rate of 1.5354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6970 was down 3.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,485 NZD
2011 Average 8,015 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,525 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 959.74 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6569
1.5136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 1.5835, compared to 1.5607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1377 NZD (High: 1.6970 / Low: 1.5592). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 NZD (High: 1.5388 / Low: 1.5146).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1377
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

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 0.0657 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0657

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.6449) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5880), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0569 (+3.58%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.6449
2011 Avg (May) 1.5880

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6411 1.5397 1.5912
February 1.5388 1.5146 1.5255
March 1.5734 1.5215 1.5504
April 1.5676 1.5397 1.5545
May 1.6970 1.5592 1.6449
June 1.6916 1.5903 1.6346
July 1.6162 1.5717 1.5927
August 1.5932 1.5522 1.5705
September 1.6027 1.5325 1.5550
October 1.5689 1.5358 1.5548
November 1.5733 1.5393 1.5556
December 1.5576 1.5050 1.5354