YEARLY HIGH
1286.0952 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1006.8766 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1137.1879 BIF

2012 NZD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1286.0952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1006.8766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 279.2187 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1038.3795 to the December average rate of 1265.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1286.0952 was up 19.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 1078.9985, 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 6,430,476 BIF
2011 Average 4,793,442 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,034,383 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,396,093.30 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1287.7248
1015.7118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to BIF 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 1072.9185, compared to 1201.4572 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 128.5387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1072.9185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1201.4572

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 84.5563 BIF (High: 1130.9416 / Low: 1046.3854). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.4842 BIF (High: 1094.9764 / Low: 1072.4921).

April Spread (Volatile) ±84.5563
February Spread (Stable) ±22.4842

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 19.3327 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.3327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1265.0571) against the same month in 2011 (average: 993.1898), the exchange rate shifted by +271.8673 (+27.37%).

2012 Avg (December) 1265.0571
2011 Avg (December) 993.1898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1066.1531 1006.8766 1038.3795
February 1094.9764 1072.4921 1084.6288
March 1087.7960 1047.8023 1065.2961
April 1130.9416 1046.3854 1076.8263
May 1122.8882 1046.9201 1077.3346
June 1134.8781 1052.1886 1095.0459
July 1172.0868 1117.3122 1141.1904
August 1181.6065 1155.3173 1169.9247
September 1227.2140 1142.9700 1192.4877
October 1228.9577 1204.0316 1215.2065
November 1247.6645 1200.6198 1224.8767
December 1286.0952 1241.3452 1265.0571