YEARLY HIGH
0.7970 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.7138 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7595 CHF

2012 NZD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.7970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.7138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0832 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7502 to the December average rate of 0.7646, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7970 was up 6.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7451, 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 3,985 CHF
2011 Average 3,503 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,569 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.07 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7914
0.7202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CHF 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 0.7468, compared to 0.7723 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7723

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0346 CHF (High: 0.7818 / Low: 0.7472). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 CHF (High: 0.7580 / Low: 0.7402).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0213 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0213

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.7855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1319 (+20.18%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.7855
2011 Avg (August) 0.6536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7589 0.7281 0.7502
February 0.7714 0.7491 0.7608
March 0.7594 0.7393 0.7494
April 0.7580 0.7402 0.7475
May 0.7414 0.7138 0.7261
June 0.7622 0.7285 0.7465
July 0.7925 0.7621 0.7810
August 0.7970 0.7660 0.7855
September 0.7802 0.7590 0.7697
October 0.7773 0.7547 0.7638
November 0.7805 0.7603 0.7695
December 0.7818 0.7472 0.7646