YEARLY HIGH
9.1815 SCR
YEARLY LOW
7.4266 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2581 SCR

2023 NZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 9.1815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 7.4266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7548 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6785 to the December average rate of 8.3692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 9.1815 was down 9.75% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.1731, 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 45,907 SCR
2022 Average 43,167 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 37,133 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,774.20 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

8.7673
7.7022
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 8.4568, compared to 8.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.1640 SCR (High: 9.1774 / Low: 8.0134). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3536 SCR (High: 8.2008 / Low: 7.8472).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1640
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3536

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 0.3109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 8.6785) against the same month in 2022 (average: 9.2854), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6069 (-6.54%).

2023 Avg (January) 8.6785
2022 Avg (January) 9.2854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1815 8.1626 8.6785
February 9.1774 8.0134 8.5177
March 8.7173 7.9880 8.3574
April 8.8705 7.9830 8.3945
May 8.7735 7.9374 8.3817
June 8.7956 7.9604 8.4107
July 8.9556 8.0521 8.3185
August 8.2008 7.8472 8.0077
September 8.1282 7.5408 7.7909
October 8.2861 7.4266 7.8572
November 8.4354 7.6982 8.0133
December 8.8488 7.9090 8.3692