YEARLY HIGH
9.1638 SCR
YEARLY LOW
7.8288 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2698 SCR

2024 NZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the NZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 9.1638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 7.8288.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3350 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2632 to the December average rate of 8.1017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 9.1638 was down 0.19% compared to the 2023 peak of 9.1815, 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 45,819 SCR
2023 Average 41,286 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 39,144 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,675.05 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

8.5112
8.0531
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 8.2706, compared to 8.2689 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2706
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2689

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was October, with a trading range of 1.2693 SCR (High: 9.1638 / Low: 7.8945). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4345 SCR (High: 8.4915 / Low: 8.0569).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.2693
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4345

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2105 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2024: 8.3337) against the same month in 2023 (average: 7.8572), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4765 (+6.06%).

2024 Avg (October) 8.3337
2023 Avg (October) 7.8572

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.6491 7.9846 8.2632
February 8.4783 7.9861 8.2478
March 8.7563 8.0580 8.2582
April 8.4757 7.9694 8.0913
May 8.4915 8.0569 8.2902
June 8.9717 8.3247 8.4730
July 8.5993 8.0212 8.3237
August 8.9312 7.9122 8.3577
September 8.7322 8.1370 8.3733
October 9.1638 7.8945 8.3337
November 8.4513 7.8805 8.1232
December 8.8086 7.8288 8.1017