2021 NZD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 NZD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the NZD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 432.7402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 390.0434.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.6969 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 417.4773 to the December average rate of 394.6407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 432.7402 was up 3.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 418.9537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 416.7388, compared to 405.3552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.3836 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 21.5329 SOS (High: 417.3407 / Low: 395.8078). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.9249 SOS (High: 410.1317 / Low: 402.2069).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 12.7863 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 421.0548) against the same month in 2020 (average: 372.3690), the exchange rate shifted by +48.6858 (+13.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 423.6985 | 411.6637 | 417.4773 |
| February | 432.7402 | 415.5638 | 421.0548 |
| March | 423.8194 | 404.9852 | 414.9947 |
| April | 422.4411 | 405.8806 | 413.5511 |
| May | 425.8274 | 415.8332 | 420.2083 |
| June | 421.9689 | 403.7910 | 413.1468 |
| July | 410.1317 | 402.2069 | 405.5748 |
| August | 410.1645 | 394.3353 | 404.1251 |
| September | 417.1768 | 399.3386 | 409.8815 |
| October | 419.7335 | 399.4953 | 410.4823 |
| November | 417.3407 | 395.8078 | 407.4270 |
| December | 399.5725 | 390.0434 | 394.6407 |