Just for comparison, the 'currency' with the highest growth in volatility in recent years goes to...xauusd
Gold
Monthly ATR (14)
1/1999 - $12.14
1/2000 - $18.22
1/01 - $ 15.93
1/02 - $15.76
1/03 - $19.88
1/04 - $25.29
1/05 - $26.82
1/06 - $31.33
Currently as at 31/10/06:
$49.09
Also, nzdusd has been climbing steadily from 270 pips per month in 1/2000 to 350 pips at present.
Gold
Monthly ATR (14)
1/1999 - $12.14
1/2000 - $18.22
1/01 - $ 15.93
1/02 - $15.76
1/03 - $19.88
1/04 - $25.29
1/05 - $26.82
1/06 - $31.33
Currently as at 31/10/06:
$49.09
Also, nzdusd has been climbing steadily from 270 pips per month in 1/2000 to 350 pips at present.