YEARLY HIGH
1.3021 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.1964 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2352 NZD

2012 CAD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.3021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 1.1964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1058 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2336 to the December average rate of 1.2166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3021 was down 7.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4067, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,511 NZD
2011 Average 6,397 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,982 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 528.80 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2872
1.1943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.2368, compared to 1.2337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0574 NZD (High: 1.3021 / Low: 1.2447). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 NZD (High: 1.2070 / Low: 1.1964).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0574
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

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 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.2794) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2964), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0169 (-1.31%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.2794
2011 Avg (May) 1.2964

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2629 1.2093 1.2336
February 1.2070 1.1964 1.2020
March 1.2450 1.2129 1.2266
April 1.2478 1.2138 1.2305
May 1.3021 1.2447 1.2794
June 1.2794 1.2248 1.2487
July 1.2478 1.2230 1.2343
August 1.2614 1.2194 1.2424
September 1.2769 1.2248 1.2474
October 1.2502 1.2165 1.2369
November 1.2328 1.2126 1.2244
December 1.2300 1.1985 1.2166