YEARLY HIGH
0.8359 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7680 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8098 CAD

2012 NZD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.8359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.7680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0679 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8108 to the December average rate of 0.8220, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8359 was down 0.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8383, 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 4,179 CAD
2011 Average 3,914 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,840 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 339.45 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8370
0.7767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CAD 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 0.8089, compared to 0.8107 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8107

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0354 CAD (High: 0.8034 / Low: 0.7680). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 CAD (High: 0.8359 / Low: 0.8285).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0354
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0310 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0310

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8320) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0805 (+10.72%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8320
2011 Avg (February) 0.7514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8269 0.7918 0.8108
February 0.8359 0.8285 0.8320
March 0.8245 0.8032 0.8153
April 0.8239 0.8014 0.8127
May 0.8034 0.7680 0.7817
June 0.8165 0.7816 0.8010
July 0.8176 0.8014 0.8102
August 0.8201 0.7927 0.8050
September 0.8164 0.7832 0.8018
October 0.8220 0.7999 0.8085
November 0.8247 0.8112 0.8167
December 0.8344 0.8130 0.8220