YEARLY HIGH
0.3556 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.3151 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3293 NZD

2012 SAR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.3556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3336 to the December average rate of 0.3213, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3556 was down 3.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3701, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,778 NZD
2011 Average 1,687 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,576 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.51 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3471
0.3173
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to NZD 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 0.3318, compared to 0.3268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3318
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0289 NZD (High: 0.3556 / Low: 0.3267). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 NZD (High: 0.3226 / Low: 0.3175).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.3446) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+3.01%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.3446
2011 Avg (May) 0.3345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3440 0.3228 0.3336
February 0.3226 0.3175 0.3198
March 0.3298 0.3189 0.3249
April 0.3285 0.3226 0.3258
May 0.3556 0.3267 0.3446
June 0.3545 0.3331 0.3423
July 0.3386 0.3291 0.3336
August 0.3336 0.3250 0.3290
September 0.3356 0.3209 0.3256
October 0.3284 0.3215 0.3255
November 0.3293 0.3222 0.3256
December 0.3259 0.3151 0.3213