YEARLY HIGH
2.0518 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.8802 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9454 NZD

2022 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 2.0518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 1.8802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1715 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0113 to the December average rate of 1.9157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0518 was up 2.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.9994, 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 10,259 NZD
2021 Average 9,728 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 9,401 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 857.57 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.0396
1.8957
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 1.9589, compared to 1.9319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1115 NZD (High: 1.9918 / Low: 1.8802). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0284 NZD (High: 1.9284 / Low: 1.9000).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1115
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0284

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1122 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.0276) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.9148), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1128 (+5.89%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.0276
2021 Avg (February) 1.9148

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0484 1.9770 2.0113
February 2.0518 1.9838 2.0276
March 1.9752 1.8851 1.9154
April 1.9478 1.8827 1.9172
May 1.9635 1.9226 1.9434
June 1.9566 1.9177 1.9383
July 1.9499 1.9193 1.9355
August 1.9522 1.8809 1.9125
September 1.9918 1.8802 1.9077
October 2.0162 1.9640 1.9859
November 1.9650 1.9127 1.9343
December 1.9284 1.9000 1.9157