YEARLY HIGH
1.6931 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.4997 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6206 BBD

2012 NZD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.6931. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.4997.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1933 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5994 to the December average rate of 1.6599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6931 was down 3.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7556, 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 8,465 BBD
2011 Average 7,919 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 7,499 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 966.60 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6799
1.5365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to BBD 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 1.6088, compared to 1.6325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6088
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1325 BBD (High: 1.6323 / Low: 1.4997). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0265 BBD (High: 1.6799 / Low: 1.6534).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1325
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0265

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0887 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0887

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6599) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5418), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1181 (+7.66%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6599
2011 Avg (December) 1.5418

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6524 1.5502 1.5994
February 1.6799 1.6534 1.6679
March 1.6725 1.6171 1.6413
April 1.6531 1.6237 1.6371
May 1.6323 1.4997 1.5485
June 1.6012 1.5044 1.5585
July 1.6201 1.5749 1.5987
August 1.6407 1.5987 1.6214
September 1.6618 1.5891 1.6382
October 1.6586 1.6239 1.6385
November 1.6554 1.6198 1.6381
December 1.6931 1.6361 1.6599