2018 AUD to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1159 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.0461 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0799 NZD

2018 AUD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 9, valuing the pair at 1.1159. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 1.0461.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0698 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0966 to the December average rate of 1.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1159 was down 0.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1262, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,580 NZD

2017 Average 5,395 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 5,231 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 349.03 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1043

1.0474

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 1.0779, compared to 1.0819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0292 NZD (High: 1.1159 / Low: 1.0868). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 NZD (High: 1.0968 / Low: 1.0872).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0195 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 1.0995) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+1.49%).

2018 Avg (August) 1.0995

2017 Avg (August) 1.0834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1054	1.0859	1.0966
February	1.0865	1.0659	1.0772
March	1.0783	1.0575	1.0695
April	1.0710	1.0512	1.0610
May	1.0940	1.0688	1.0830
June	1.0941	1.0682	1.0800
July	1.0978	1.0856	1.0906
August	1.1159	1.0868	1.0995
September	1.0968	1.0872	1.0910
October	1.0970	1.0787	1.0885
November	1.0836	1.0629	1.0700
December	1.0669	1.0461	1.0521