YEARLY HIGH
5.3717 SBD
YEARLY LOW
4.8970 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1253 SBD

2023 NZD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 5.3717. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 4.8970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4747 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2940 to the December average rate of 5.2680, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3717 was down 4.16% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.6051, 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 26,858 SBD
2022 Average 25,866 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 24,485 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,373.31 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.3262
4.9392
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 5.1677, compared to 5.0829 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0848 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0829

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3004 SBD (High: 5.3717 / Low: 5.0713). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1013 SBD (High: 5.0259 / Low: 4.9246).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1950 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1950

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 5.1711) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.3990), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2279 (-4.22%).

2023 Avg (February) 5.1711
2022 Avg (February) 5.3990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3568 5.1459 5.2940
February 5.3717 5.0713 5.1711
March 5.1611 5.0226 5.1082
April 5.2356 5.0844 5.1494
May 5.3090 5.0200 5.1689
June 5.1960 5.0351 5.1146
July 5.3490 5.1075 5.2063
August 5.1380 4.9397 5.0114
September 5.0259 4.9246 4.9795
October 5.1113 4.8970 4.9715
November 5.2181 4.9344 5.0606
December 5.3577 5.1760 5.2680