2018 AWG to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8629 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.7536 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8069 NZD

2018 AWG to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.8629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 0.7536.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1094 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7701 to the December average rate of 0.8164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8629 was up 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,315 NZD

2017 Average 3,920 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 3,768 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.92 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8602

0.7558

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 0.7819, compared to 0.8319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0500 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7819

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0369 NZD (High: 0.7950 / Low: 0.7580). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 NZD (High: 0.7804 / Low: 0.7642).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0369

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.8515) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7930), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0585 (+7.38%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.8515

2017 Avg (October) 0.7930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7884	0.7575	0.7701
February	0.7762	0.7536	0.7645
March	0.7804	0.7642	0.7725
April	0.7950	0.7580	0.7738
May	0.8153	0.7936	0.8044
June	0.8278	0.7946	0.8062
July	0.8333	0.8157	0.8233
August	0.8501	0.8207	0.8372
September	0.8536	0.8308	0.8430
October	0.8629	0.8414	0.8515
November	0.8354	0.8074	0.8199
December	0.8292	0.8004	0.8164