YEARLY HIGH
11.2612 LSL
YEARLY LOW
9.7907 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3670 LSL

2022 NZD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NZD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 11.2612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 9.7907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4705 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4373 to the December average rate of 10.9737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.2612 was up 1.28% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.1189, 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 56,306 LSL
2021 Average 52,243 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 48,953 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,352.52 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

11.0680
9.9360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to LSL 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 10.2096, compared to 10.5244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3147 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.8689 LSL (High: 10.9130 / Low: 10.0441). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2504 LSL (High: 10.5738 / Low: 10.3234).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8689
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2736 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2736

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 10.9737) against the same month in 2021 (average: 10.7684), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2053 (+1.91%).

2022 Avg (December) 10.9737
2021 Avg (December) 10.7684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9130 10.0441 10.4373
February 10.3687 10.0265 10.1637
March 10.6736 10.0974 10.3151
April 10.3922 9.8994 10.1139
May 10.3928 10.0587 10.1973
June 10.1774 9.7907 10.0304
July 10.7007 9.9467 10.3772
August 10.5738 10.3234 10.4455
September 10.5851 10.1175 10.4042
October 10.6974 10.0441 10.3004
November 10.9053 10.4583 10.6452
December 11.2612 10.6961 10.9737