YEARLY HIGH
15137.1797 STD
YEARLY LOW
14116.4818 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14655.2671 STD

2021 NZD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the NZD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 15137.1797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 14116.4818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1020.6979 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14698.3629 to the December average rate of 14396.2515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 15137.1797 was up 2.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 14823.5015, 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 75,685,899 STD
2020 Average 69,919,532 STD
Yearly Trough Low 70,582,409 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,103,489.73 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

15042.1804
14337.5307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to STD 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 14740.8828, compared to 14569.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 171.2315 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14740.8828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14569.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 922.7845 STD (High: 15039.2662 / Low: 14116.4818). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 254.4829 STD (High: 14497.3715 / Low: 14242.8885).

June Spread (Volatile) ±922.7845
December Spread (Stable) ±254.4829

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 417.0769 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -417.0769

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2021: 14766.6393) against the same month in 2020 (average: 14021.4108), the exchange rate shifted by +745.2285 (+5.31%).

2021 Avg (February) 14766.6393
2020 Avg (February) 14021.4108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14960.9429 14439.6389 14698.3629
February 15137.1797 14572.3445 14766.6393
March 14959.0885 14390.1005 14657.6790
April 15076.5742 14531.1918 14772.7734
May 15130.4955 14850.1034 14983.4596
June 15039.2662 14116.4818 14566.3827
July 14519.7630 14260.1688 14401.9853
August 14629.4687 14125.6645 14465.3875
September 14838.3135 14222.6078 14635.7862
October 15076.7928 14487.6445 14776.2046
November 15043.1239 14450.1112 14742.2929
December 14497.3715 14242.8885 14396.2515