YEARLY HIGH
1.2972 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.1586 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2199 NZD

2013 USD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the USD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1.2972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 11, dropping to 1.1586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1387 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1949 to the December average rate of 1.2162, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2972 was down 2.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3336, 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 6,486 NZD
2012 Average 6,175 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 5,793 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 693.33 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2768
1.1711
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 1.2089, compared to 1.2310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0989 NZD (High: 1.2911 / Low: 1.1922). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 NZD (High: 1.2269 / Low: 1.2043).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0989
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0353 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 1.2680) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0169 (+1.35%).

2013 Avg (July) 1.2680
2012 Avg (July) 1.2511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2093 1.1837 1.1949
February 1.2129 1.1736 1.1917
March 1.2240 1.1912 1.2066
April 1.1943 1.1586 1.1799
May 1.2535 1.1710 1.2131
June 1.2915 1.2398 1.2672
July 1.2972 1.2368 1.2680
August 1.2942 1.2331 1.2635
September 1.2911 1.1922 1.2282
October 1.2130 1.1764 1.1984
November 1.2321 1.1938 1.2115
December 1.2269 1.2043 1.2162