YEARLY HIGH
1366.1596 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1208.1708 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1313.8924 SOS

2012 NZD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1366.1596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1208.1708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 157.9888 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1302.6706 to the December average rate of 1338.6654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1366.1596 was down 4.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 1435.2340, 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 6,830,798 SOS
2011 Average 6,393,091 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,040,854 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 789,944.00 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1365.5273
1242.6694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SOS 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 1305.8832, compared to 1321.9017 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 16.0185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1305.8832
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1321.9017

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 110.7678 SOS (High: 1326.5087 / Low: 1215.7409). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.1627 SOS (High: 1366.1596 / Low: 1344.9969).

May Spread (Volatile) ±110.7678
February Spread (Stable) ±21.1627

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 76.3138 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -76.3138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1355.2891) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1219.1058), the exchange rate shifted by +136.1833 (+11.17%).

2012 Avg (February) 1355.2891
2011 Avg (February) 1219.1058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1342.5569 1267.2774 1302.6706
February 1366.1596 1344.9969 1355.2891
March 1361.8382 1316.3038 1334.0331
April 1344.8277 1309.1259 1329.2214
May 1326.5087 1215.7409 1252.9075
June 1300.8458 1208.1708 1261.1773
July 1316.7784 1279.5509 1296.7157
August 1330.4871 1302.5727 1316.8169
September 1350.1151 1286.4753 1329.4649
October 1347.5533 1313.6222 1327.5742
November 1336.6131 1307.4417 1322.1730
December 1361.3869 1317.8164 1338.6654