2012 GBP to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0952 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.8770 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9569 NZD

2012 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 2.0952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 1.8770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2181 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9401 to the December average rate of 1.9441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.0952 was down 6.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,476 NZD

2011 Average 10,142 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 9,385 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,090.63 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.0731

1.8793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.9619, compared to 1.9520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9619

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1070 NZD (High: 2.0952 / Low: 1.9882). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 NZD (High: 1.9599 / Low: 1.9316).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0283

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.0569) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0510), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0059 (+0.29%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.0569

2011 Avg (May) 2.0510

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0021	1.9066	1.9401
February	1.9068	1.8770	1.8955
March	1.9552	1.9066	1.9284
April	1.9862	1.9225	1.9556
May	2.0952	1.9882	2.0569
June	2.0397	1.9553	1.9947
July	1.9704	1.9327	1.9515
August	1.9781	1.9022	1.9387
September	2.0020	1.9467	1.9667
October	1.9785	1.9477	1.9623
November	1.9599	1.9316	1.9487
December	1.9715	1.9107	1.9441