YEARLY HIGH
0.1924 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1693 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1779 NZD

2012 BOB to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.1924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1693.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0231 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1814 to the December average rate of 0.1725, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1924 was down 2.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1980, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 962 NZD
2011 Average 908 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 846 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.46 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1886
0.1710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.1802, compared to 0.1755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0142 NZD (High: 0.1921 / Low: 0.1780). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 NZD (High: 0.1757 / Low: 0.1729).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1851) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0089 (+5.07%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1851
2011 Avg (June) 0.1762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1874 0.1751 0.1814
February 0.1757 0.1729 0.1739
March 0.1796 0.1737 0.1766
April 0.1789 0.1757 0.1772
May 0.1921 0.1780 0.1871
June 0.1924 0.1795 0.1851
July 0.1818 0.1768 0.1794
August 0.1789 0.1748 0.1767
September 0.1806 0.1723 0.1750
October 0.1761 0.1728 0.1747
November 0.1767 0.1728 0.1747
December 0.1748 0.1693 0.1725