YEARLY HIGH
46.1476 BTN
YEARLY LOW
40.3262 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.6632 BTN

2012 NZD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 46.1476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 40.3262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8214 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.9332 to the December average rate of 45.3641, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 46.1476 was up 11.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 41.2232, 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 230,738 BTN
2011 Average 184,565 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 201,631 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,106.85 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

45.8072
40.4901
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to BTN 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 41.8904, compared to 43.4360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.8904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.4360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 3.9975 BTN (High: 44.8980 / Low: 40.9005). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0563 BTN (High: 42.1922 / Low: 41.1359).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.9975
August Spread (Stable) ±1.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0349 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 45.3641) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.4449), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9193 (+12.16%).

2012 Avg (December) 45.3641
2011 Avg (December) 40.4449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.9828 40.3262 40.9332
February 41.9001 40.5877 41.0793
March 42.1171 40.4400 41.3167
April 43.1208 41.5294 42.3110
May 43.0082 41.2811 42.0789
June 45.1862 41.8904 43.6232
July 44.3409 40.7401 42.7316
August 42.1922 41.1359 41.6967
September 44.8980 40.9005 42.5224
October 44.3407 40.5646 43.4026
November 45.7674 44.3420 44.8987
December 46.1476 44.5598 45.3641