YEARLY HIGH
0.4882 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.4358 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4597 NZD

2012 LTL to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.4882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.4358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0524 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4674 to the December average rate of 0.4578, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4882 was down 13.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,441 NZD
2011 Average 2,548 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 2,179 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.92 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4829
0.4392
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.4672, compared to 0.4522 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4672
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4522

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0226 NZD (High: 0.4837 / Low: 0.4612). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 NZD (High: 0.4588 / Low: 0.4487).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0226
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0202 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4793) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5217), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0424 (-8.13%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4793
2011 Avg (May) 0.5217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4837 0.4612 0.4674
February 0.4653 0.4532 0.4592
March 0.4723 0.4601 0.4661
April 0.4719 0.4593 0.4657
May 0.4882 0.4694 0.4793
June 0.4769 0.4560 0.4657
July 0.4567 0.4389 0.4454
August 0.4540 0.4358 0.4428
September 0.4588 0.4487 0.4549
October 0.4640 0.4504 0.4588
November 0.4587 0.4480 0.4536
December 0.4682 0.4485 0.4578