YEARLY HIGH
0.7848 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6266 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7003 USD

2015 NZD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the NZD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.7848. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 0.6266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1581 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7635 to the December average rate of 0.6756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7848 was down 11.04% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8822, 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 3,924 USD
2014 Average 4,151 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,133 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 790.71 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7764
0.6208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to USD 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 0.7417, compared to 0.6590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7417
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0590 USD (High: 0.7848 / Low: 0.7258). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 USD (High: 0.6398 / Low: 0.6266).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0590
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.7635) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8268), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0633 (-7.66%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.7635
2014 Avg (January) 0.8268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7848 0.7258 0.7635
February 0.7563 0.7256 0.7452
March 0.7669 0.7279 0.7469
April 0.7732 0.7451 0.7591
May 0.7539 0.7092 0.7381
June 0.7176 0.6780 0.6974
July 0.6755 0.6518 0.6642
August 0.6686 0.6357 0.6554
September 0.6398 0.6266 0.6338
October 0.6840 0.6404 0.6688
November 0.6772 0.6470 0.6561
December 0.6868 0.6640 0.6756