YEARLY HIGH
0.8063 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.7607 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7823 AUD

2012 NZD to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.8063. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.7607.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0457 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7687 to the December average rate of 0.7936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8063 was down 0.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8070, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,032 AUD
2011 Average 3,832 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 3,803 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 228.44 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7990
0.7660
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to AUD 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 0.7788, compared to 0.7857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0069 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0237 AUD (High: 0.8000 / Low: 0.7763). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 AUD (High: 0.7822 / Low: 0.7734).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0237
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.7962) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7788), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0175 (+2.24%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.7962
2011 Avg (October) 0.7788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7775 0.7607 0.7687
February 0.7822 0.7734 0.7781
March 0.7892 0.7696 0.7785
April 0.7963 0.7849 0.7903
May 0.7885 0.7688 0.7760
June 0.7870 0.7749 0.7812
July 0.7840 0.7655 0.7756
August 0.7799 0.7674 0.7738
September 0.8000 0.7763 0.7874
October 0.8063 0.7894 0.7962
November 0.7979 0.7809 0.7877
December 0.8016 0.7863 0.7936