YEARLY HIGH
0.1885 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1658 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1732 NZD

2012 SBD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 5, valuing the pair at 0.1885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.1658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0227 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1705 to the December average rate of 0.1698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1885 was up 3.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 943 NZD
2011 Average 831 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 829 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 113.65 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1844
0.1685
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.1740, compared to 0.1724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0096 NZD (High: 0.1885 / Low: 0.1789). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 NZD (High: 0.1727 / Low: 0.1697).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.1831) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+12.44%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.1831
2011 Avg (June) 0.1628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1735 0.1681 0.1705
February 0.1720 0.1684 0.1701
March 0.1734 0.1682 0.1706
April 0.1727 0.1697 0.1713
May 0.1819 0.1724 0.1783
June 0.1885 0.1789 0.1831
July 0.1797 0.1708 0.1744
August 0.1771 0.1725 0.1746
September 0.1781 0.1686 0.1723
October 0.1732 0.1683 0.1713
November 0.1743 0.1691 0.1719
December 0.1724 0.1658 0.1698