YEARLY HIGH
2.0391 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.8373 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9382 NZD

2019 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 16, valuing the pair at 2.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1.8373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2018 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9030 to the December average rate of 1.9866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0391 was down 0.25% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0442, 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 10,195 NZD
2018 Average 9,646 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,187 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,008.76 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0289
1.8534
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 1.9255, compared to 1.9508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0253 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9255
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0983 NZD (High: 2.0391 / Low: 1.9408). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 NZD (High: 2.0281 / Low: 2.0007).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0983
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0526 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0526

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 1.9970) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+0.08%).

2019 Avg (October) 1.9970
2018 Avg (October) 1.9954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9402 1.8798 1.9030
February 1.9448 1.8732 1.9034
March 1.9470 1.9064 1.9271
April 1.9602 1.9246 1.9400
May 1.9905 1.9341 1.9588
June 1.9398 1.8886 1.9206
July 1.8953 1.8373 1.8680
August 1.9299 1.8498 1.8893
September 1.9931 1.9078 1.9497
October 2.0391 1.9408 1.9970
November 2.0281 2.0007 2.0143
December 2.0356 1.9472 1.9866