Central Bank RatesNew Zealand policy rate in 2001 (5 changes)
Start of year6.50%
End of year4.75%Dec 31, 2001
Net change-175 bp0 hikes, 5 cuts
Average5.758%
Rank by level17 / 33
Changes in 2001
| Date | From | To | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2001 | 6.50% | 6.25% | cut -25 bp |
| Apr 19, 2001 | 6.25% | 6.00% | cut -25 bp |
| May 16, 2001 | 6.00% | 5.75% | cut -25 bp |
| Sep 19, 2001 | 5.75% | 5.25% | cut -50 bp |
| Nov 14, 2001 | 5.25% | 4.75% | cut -50 bp |
Compared with other areas at the end of 2001
25%
19%
16.43%
15%
11.5%
9.75%
9.6%
9.5%
8.5%
8.5%
8.04%
7.75%
6.5%
6.5%
5.85%
5%
4.75%
4.75%
4.25%
4.25%
4%
4%
3.8%
3.75%
3.6%
3.25%
3.25%
2.75%
2.25%
2.25%
1.75%
1.75%
0.15%
Year-end rate over time
2.75%
2.25%
4.25%
5.5%
4.25%
0.75%
0.25%
1%
1.75%
1.75%
1.75%
2.5%
3.5%
2.5%
2.5%
2.5%
3%
2.5%
5%
8.25%
7.25%
7.25%
6.5%
5%
5.75%
4.75%
6.5%
2001: hikes and cuts worldwide →
Daily policy-rate data compiled by the BIS. Not investment advice.