YEARLY HIGH
0.0228 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0190 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0200 NZD

2018 AFN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0228. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0198 to the December average rate of 0.0194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0228 was up 4.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0218, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114 NZD
2017 Average 104 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 95 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.03 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0208
0.0193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0199, compared to 0.0201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0199
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0037 NZD (High: 0.0228 / Low: 0.0191). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 NZD (High: 0.0200 / Low: 0.0196).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0196) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0212), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0015 (-7.29%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0196
2017 Avg (November) 0.0212

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0203 0.0195 0.0198
February 0.0200 0.0195 0.0197
March 0.0200 0.0196 0.0199
April 0.0202 0.0193 0.0197
May 0.0205 0.0200 0.0202
June 0.0203 0.0199 0.0201
July 0.0207 0.0199 0.0202
August 0.0210 0.0203 0.0206
September 0.0207 0.0197 0.0202
October 0.0205 0.0200 0.0202
November 0.0228 0.0191 0.0196
December 0.0199 0.0190 0.0194