YEARLY HIGH
1.0429 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.9467 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9885 NZD

2012 BND to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.9467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9775 to the December average rate of 0.9875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0429 was down 3.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,215 NZD
2011 Average 5,031 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,733 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.45 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0300
0.9494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 0.9844, compared to 0.9926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0517 NZD (High: 1.0429 / Low: 0.9912). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 NZD (High: 0.9978 / Low: 0.9833).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0517
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.0232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0137), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+0.94%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.0232
2011 Avg (May) 1.0137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9947 0.9641 0.9775
February 0.9655 0.9467 0.9561
March 0.9763 0.9560 0.9684
April 0.9886 0.9651 0.9768
May 1.0429 0.9912 1.0232
June 1.0292 0.9867 1.0042
July 1.0094 0.9808 0.9920
August 0.9978 0.9833 0.9886
September 1.0108 0.9799 0.9921
October 1.0080 0.9810 0.9975
November 1.0095 0.9874 0.9979
December 0.9997 0.9693 0.9875