YEARLY HIGH
1.5052 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.3600 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4219 BBD

2017 NZD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 1.5052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 1.3600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1452 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4247 to the December average rate of 1.3935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.5052 was up 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.4905, 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 7,526 BBD
2016 Average 6,973 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,800 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 726.06 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4835
1.3676
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 1.4163, compared to 1.4275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0112 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0780 BBD (High: 1.4616 / Low: 1.3836). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 BBD (High: 1.4631 / Low: 1.4325).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0429 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 1.4739) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4280), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0458 (+3.21%).

2017 Avg (July) 1.4739
2016 Avg (July) 1.4280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4616 1.3836 1.4247
February 1.4631 1.4325 1.4435
March 1.4234 1.3792 1.4007
April 1.4090 1.3731 1.3948
May 1.4170 1.3663 1.3892
June 1.4671 1.4123 1.4450
July 1.5052 1.4443 1.4739
August 1.4890 1.4358 1.4614
September 1.4679 1.4310 1.4500
October 1.4436 1.3680 1.4092
November 1.3913 1.3600 1.3772
December 1.4204 1.3653 1.3935