2018 BBD to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7766 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.6757 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7232 NZD

2018 BBD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.7766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6757.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1009 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6894 to the December average rate of 0.7348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7766 was up 5.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7353, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,883 NZD

2017 Average 3,519 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 3,379 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.62 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7746

0.6764

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 0.6991, compared to 0.7473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0483 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0329 NZD (High: 0.7105 / Low: 0.6776). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 NZD (High: 0.6965 / Low: 0.6820).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0329

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

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 0.0284 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.7664) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0566 (+7.97%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.7664

2017 Avg (October) 0.7098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7056	0.6781	0.6894
February	0.6938	0.6757	0.6846
March	0.6965	0.6820	0.6894
April	0.7105	0.6776	0.6909
May	0.7285	0.7102	0.7193
June	0.7404	0.7104	0.7208
July	0.7452	0.7302	0.7363
August	0.7625	0.7360	0.7504
September	0.7675	0.7479	0.7579
October	0.7766	0.7572	0.7664
November	0.7520	0.7268	0.7380
December	0.7462	0.7206	0.7348