YEARLY HIGH
1.3031 BBD
YEARLY LOW
1.1584 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2285 BBD

2023 NZD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.3031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 1.1584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1446 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2812 to the December average rate of 1.2458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.3031 was down 6.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3951, 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 6,515 BBD
2022 Average 6,359 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 5,792 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 723.21 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2914
1.1688
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 1.2482, compared to 1.2087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0730 BBD (High: 1.3031 / Low: 1.2301). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0249 BBD (High: 1.1990 / Low: 1.1741).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0730
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0249

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0471 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 1.2561) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3350), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0788 (-5.91%).

2023 Avg (February) 1.2561
2022 Avg (February) 1.3350

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2990 1.2453 1.2812
February 1.3031 1.2301 1.2561
March 1.2546 1.2202 1.2414
April 1.2635 1.2241 1.2420
May 1.2741 1.2047 1.2416
June 1.2469 1.2083 1.2272
July 1.2783 1.2262 1.2447
August 1.2279 1.1804 1.1976
September 1.1990 1.1741 1.1856
October 1.2082 1.1584 1.1790
November 1.2314 1.1758 1.1996
December 1.2696 1.2244 1.2458