YEARLY HIGH
10.2391 SCR
YEARLY LOW
9.0352 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6551 SCR

2017 NZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 10.2391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 7, dropping to 9.0352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2038 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5287 to the December average rate of 9.7055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 10.2391 was up 3.09% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.9322, 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 51,195 SCR
2016 Average 46,257 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 45,176 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,019.11 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.0340
9.3437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SCR 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 9.5348, compared to 9.7753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.7753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.8289 SCR (High: 9.8663 / Low: 9.0374). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2914 SCR (High: 9.8209 / Low: 9.5295).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8289
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 9.9765) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.3969), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5796 (+6.17%).

2017 Avg (July) 9.9765
2016 Avg (July) 9.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8663 9.0374 9.5287
February 9.8209 9.5295 9.7091
March 9.6209 9.0352 9.4298
April 9.5601 9.1432 9.4013
May 9.6495 9.1640 9.4073
June 10.0174 9.5042 9.7328
July 10.2391 9.5743 9.9765
August 10.1213 9.6156 9.9198
September 10.0580 9.6821 9.8808
October 9.9008 9.4609 9.6512
November 9.7422 9.0829 9.5180
December 9.9783 9.1965 9.7055