YEARLY HIGH
1422.2770 CDF
YEARLY LOW
960.8023 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1206.1348 CDF

2020 NZD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NZD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1422.2770. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 960.8023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 461.4747 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1115.1733 to the December average rate of 1387.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1422.2770 was up 25.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 1137.1182, 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 7,111,385 CDF
2019 Average 5,446,697 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 4,804,012 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,307,373.50 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1422.9178
994.7494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CDF 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 1092.2070, compared to 1320.0627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 227.8557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1092.2070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1320.0627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 375.5890 CDF (High: 1422.2770 / Low: 1046.6880). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.7894 CDF (High: 1096.5827 / Low: 1059.7933).

December Spread (Volatile) ±375.5890
February Spread (Stable) ±36.7894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 49.9693 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -49.9693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1387.2371) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1107.7990), the exchange rate shifted by +279.4380 (+25.22%).

2020 Avg (December) 1387.2371
2019 Avg (December) 1107.7990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1137.7419 1089.2778 1115.1733
February 1096.5827 1059.7933 1080.3994
March 1080.4861 960.8023 1030.4301
April 1060.6049 1001.0962 1032.6060
May 1130.1463 1041.8506 1087.5459
June 1241.9062 1147.0971 1207.0872
July 1316.9714 1247.5450 1281.8818
August 1320.7697 1278.5766 1296.8900
September 1329.5166 1284.9375 1308.6157
October 1312.7910 1206.1172 1294.5351
November 1384.7660 1294.8150 1351.2165
December 1422.2770 1046.6880 1387.2371