YEARLY HIGH
14821.0489 STD
YEARLY LOW
13607.5255 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14291.3577 STD

2018 NZD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 14821.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 13607.5255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1213.5234 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14647.4349 to the December average rate of 14324.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14821.0489 was down 11.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 16792.5815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,105,244 STD
2017 Average 77,211,651 STD
Yearly Trough Low 68,037,627 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,067,617.13 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

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NZD to STD 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 14495.7402, compared to 14086.9753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 408.7648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14495.7402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14086.9753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 599.8083 STD (High: 14747.6497 / Low: 14147.8413). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 219.2920 STD (High: 14547.4362 / Low: 14328.1442).

May Spread (Volatile) Âą599.8083
March Spread (Stable) Âą219.2920

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 318.7062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -318.7062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 14647.4349) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16433.9614), the exchange rate shifted by -1786.5264 (-10.87%).

2018 Avg (January) 14647.4349
2017 Avg (January) 16433.9614

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Month High Low Average
January 14821.0489 14443.4784 14647.4349
February 14594.2905 14344.4254 14499.1604
March 14547.4362 14328.1442 14424.6172
April 14677.8636 14142.7212 14431.3038
May 14747.6497 14147.8413 14399.7827
June 14762.0168 14232.3974 14572.1418
July 14342.2719 14111.2486 14253.4357
August 14280.8712 13803.1922 14027.2899
September 14072.3194 13714.4604 13888.4004
October 13935.5851 13607.5255 13765.0031
November 14480.7041 13996.4093 14262.8013
December 14607.2224 14104.3961 14324.9216