YEARLY HIGH
0.9124 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.7950 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8508 NZD

2018 AZN to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.9124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.7950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1174 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8146 to the December average rate of 0.8633, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9124 was up 4.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,562 NZD
2017 Average 4,096 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,975 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 586.97 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9093
0.8015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 0.8237, compared to 0.8779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0542 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0387 NZD (High: 0.8346 / Low: 0.7960). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 NZD (High: 0.8199 / Low: 0.8044).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0334 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0334

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.9004) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8376), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0627 (+7.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.9004
2017 Avg (October) 0.8376

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8301 0.8015 0.8146
February 0.8219 0.7950 0.8105
March 0.8199 0.8044 0.8133
April 0.8346 0.7960 0.8118
May 0.8558 0.8343 0.8450
June 0.8698 0.8345 0.8469
July 0.8754 0.8578 0.8650
August 0.8958 0.8646 0.8815
September 0.9016 0.8786 0.8903
October 0.9124 0.8896 0.9004
November 0.8834 0.8539 0.8670
December 0.8766 0.8465 0.8633