2012 USD to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3336 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.1813 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2349 NZD

2012 USD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the USD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 1.1813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1523 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2509 to the December average rate of 1.2051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3336 was down 3.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3878, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,668 NZD

2011 Average 6,326 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 5,906 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 761.35 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3017

1.1898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.2444, compared to 1.2254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2444

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1083 NZD (High: 1.3336 / Low: 1.2253). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 NZD (High: 1.2097 / Low: 1.1906).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1083

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

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 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.2924) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2545), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0378 (+3.02%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.2924

2011 Avg (May) 1.2545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2902	1.2104	1.2509
February	1.2097	1.1906	1.1991
March	1.2368	1.1958	1.2186
April	1.2318	1.2098	1.2217
May	1.3336	1.2253	1.2924
June	1.3295	1.2490	1.2837
July	1.2699	1.2345	1.2511
August	1.2510	1.2190	1.2336
September	1.2586	1.2035	1.2211
October	1.2316	1.2059	1.2206
November	1.2347	1.2082	1.2210
December	1.2224	1.1813	1.2051