YEARLY HIGH
0.5328 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4773 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5112 GBP

2012 NZD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 0.5328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.4773.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0555 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5156 to the December average rate of 0.5144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5328 was down 0.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5375, 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 2,664 GBP
2011 Average 2,469 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,386 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 277.32 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5317
0.4821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to GBP 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 0.5101, compared to 0.5123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0257 GBP (High: 0.5030 / Low: 0.4773). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 GBP (High: 0.5177 / Low: 0.5102).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0257
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0252 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0252

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.5276) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0555 (+11.76%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.5276
2011 Avg (February) 0.4721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5245 0.4995 0.5156
February 0.5328 0.5244 0.5276
March 0.5245 0.5115 0.5186
April 0.5202 0.5035 0.5114
May 0.5030 0.4773 0.4862
June 0.5114 0.4903 0.5014
July 0.5174 0.5075 0.5124
August 0.5257 0.5055 0.5159
September 0.5137 0.4995 0.5085
October 0.5134 0.5054 0.5096
November 0.5177 0.5102 0.5132
December 0.5234 0.5072 0.5144