YEARLY HIGH
9.5171 SCR
YEARLY LOW
8.0178 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0172 SCR

2019 NZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 9.5171. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 8.0178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4993 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.2560 to the December average rate of 9.0429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.5171 was down 8.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.3605, 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 47,586 SCR
2018 Average 47,133 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 40,089 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,496.43 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.4266
8.6140
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 9.1933, compared to 8.8411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1933
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.0801 SCR (High: 9.0980 / Low: 8.0178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1984 SCR (High: 9.4522 / Low: 9.2538).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0801
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3881 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3881

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 9.3478) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.9449), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5972 (-6.00%).

2019 Avg (February) 9.3478
2018 Avg (February) 9.9449

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.4520 9.0474 9.2560
February 9.5171 9.2081 9.3478
March 9.4522 9.2538 9.3589
April 9.2950 9.0218 9.1955
May 9.0907 8.8721 8.9758
June 9.1807 8.8497 9.0255
July 9.3651 8.9652 9.1296
August 9.0980 8.0178 8.7415
September 8.8300 8.5732 8.6817
October 8.8187 8.5514 8.6944
November 9.0292 8.2944 8.7564
December 9.2252 8.8019 9.0429