YEARLY HIGH
2.4530 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.9301 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1928 NZD

2015 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 21, valuing the pair at 2.4530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 1.9301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5229 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9866 to the December average rate of 2.2192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.4530 was up 17.38% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.0899, 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 12,265 NZD
2014 Average 9,927 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,651 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,614.40 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.4641
1.9245
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 2.0580, compared to 2.3276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.1775 NZD (High: 2.3151 / Low: 2.1376). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0430 NZD (High: 2.0789 / Low: 2.0359).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1775
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0430

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1261 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 2.4192) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4152 (+20.72%).

2015 Avg (September) 2.4192
2014 Avg (September) 2.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0750 1.9301 1.9866
February 2.0789 2.0359 2.0575
March 2.0695 1.9450 2.0043
April 2.0272 1.9420 1.9695
May 2.1552 2.0055 2.0938
June 2.3151 2.1376 2.2363
July 2.3947 2.2758 2.3425
August 2.4448 2.3396 2.3772
September 2.4530 2.3666 2.4192
October 2.3634 2.2617 2.2930
November 2.3541 2.2813 2.3144
December 2.2667 2.1539 2.2192