YEARLY HIGH
0.0757 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0649 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0695 NZD

2012 ETB to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.0757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0649.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0108 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0723 to the December average rate of 0.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0757 was down 30.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1085, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 379 NZD
2011 Average 405 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 324 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54.05 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0742
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0712, compared to 0.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0058 NZD (High: 0.0757 / Low: 0.0699). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 NZD (High: 0.0704 / Low: 0.0693).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0735) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-1.39%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0735
2011 Avg (May) 0.0745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0747 0.0699 0.0723
February 0.0698 0.0685 0.0691
March 0.0709 0.0686 0.0699
April 0.0704 0.0693 0.0699
May 0.0757 0.0699 0.0735
June 0.0753 0.0703 0.0725
July 0.0709 0.0689 0.0700
August 0.0694 0.0681 0.0687
September 0.0701 0.0666 0.0678
October 0.0681 0.0668 0.0675
November 0.0680 0.0666 0.0672
December 0.0670 0.0649 0.0661