YEARLY HIGH
0.0972 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0830 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0901 NZD

2012 SCR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.0972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 0.0830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0142 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0902 to the December average rate of 0.0920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0972 was down 14.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 486 NZD
2011 Average 508 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 415 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.77 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0947
0.0848
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.0883, compared to 0.0919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0883
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0114 NZD (High: 0.0968 / Low: 0.0854). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 NZD (High: 0.0939 / Low: 0.0922).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.0939) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0999), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-6.02%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.0939
2011 Avg (September) 0.0999

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0968 0.0854 0.0902
February 0.0873 0.0838 0.0856
March 0.0890 0.0849 0.0865
April 0.0894 0.0853 0.0871
May 0.0951 0.0870 0.0914
June 0.0926 0.0857 0.0889
July 0.0904 0.0830 0.0861
August 0.0959 0.0875 0.0931
September 0.0972 0.0920 0.0939
October 0.0939 0.0922 0.0931
November 0.0941 0.0918 0.0930
December 0.0932 0.0903 0.0920