YEARLY HIGH
14870.7930 STD
YEARLY LOW
12906.0995 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13880.1467 STD

2023 NZD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 14870.7930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 12906.0995.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1964.6935 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14620.5733 to the December average rate of 13879.0722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 14870.7930 was down 1.56% compared to the 2022 peak of 15106.5373, 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 74,353,965 STD
2022 Average 70,405,131 STD
Yearly Trough Low 64,530,497 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,823,467.51 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

14769.0956
12986.8278
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 14244.8673, compared to 13515.4261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 729.4412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14244.8673
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13515.4261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 864.8726 STD (High: 14588.0743 / Low: 13723.2017). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 277.8867 STD (High: 13357.9368 / Low: 13080.0501).

July Spread (Volatile) ±864.8726
September Spread (Stable) ±277.8867

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 818.4845 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -818.4845

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 14334.8673) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14114.6213), the exchange rate shifted by +220.2460 (+1.56%).

2023 Avg (February) 14334.8673
2022 Avg (February) 14114.6213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14824.0266 14210.9746 14620.5733
February 14870.7930 14037.8960 14334.8673
March 14317.4855 13924.5391 14167.3490
April 14419.4534 13969.1279 14173.4672
May 14539.7962 13747.6858 14168.6014
June 14229.4737 13789.0562 14004.3453
July 14588.0743 13723.2017 14161.3105
August 13679.8030 13150.7176 13342.8261
September 13357.9368 13080.0501 13209.1155
October 13460.7694 12906.0995 13135.3501
November 13718.6814 13099.0971 13364.8820
December 14144.1841 13641.4534 13879.0722