YEARLY HIGH
6.0318 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.3045 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7778 SBD

2012 NZD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 6.0318. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 5.3045.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7273 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8672 to the December average rate of 5.8897, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.0318 was down 7.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.5284, 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 30,159 SBD
2011 Average 30,121 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 26,523 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,636.29 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.9324
5.4205
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SBD 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 5.7529, compared to 5.8027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0498 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.3154 SBD (High: 5.9295 / Low: 5.6141). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1031 SBD (High: 5.8942 / Low: 5.7911).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3154
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2281 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 5.8897) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.8851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+0.08%).

2012 Avg (December) 5.8897
2011 Avg (December) 5.8851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.9495 5.7642 5.8672
February 5.9391 5.8148 5.8803
March 5.9457 5.7677 5.8612
April 5.8942 5.7911 5.8366
May 5.8019 5.4979 5.6086
June 5.5884 5.3045 5.4632
July 5.8559 5.5640 5.7354
August 5.7966 5.6481 5.7283
September 5.9295 5.6141 5.8064
October 5.9405 5.7741 5.8372
November 5.9143 5.7356 5.8190
December 6.0318 5.8009 5.8897