YEARLY HIGH
0.7752 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.6726 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7193 NZD

2018 BZD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.7752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.6726.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1027 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6861 to the December average rate of 0.7290, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7752 was up 5.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7318, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,876 NZD
2017 Average 3,499 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,363 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 513.29 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7709
0.6729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 0.6956, compared to 0.7431 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0475 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7431

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0324 NZD (High: 0.7065 / Low: 0.6741). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 NZD (High: 0.6929 / Low: 0.6804).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0324
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.7627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0578 (+8.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.7627
2017 Avg (October) 0.7050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7031 0.6755 0.6861
February 0.6903 0.6726 0.6810
March 0.6929 0.6804 0.6862
April 0.7065 0.6741 0.6875
May 0.7246 0.7065 0.7156
June 0.7365 0.7061 0.7171
July 0.7415 0.7268 0.7327
August 0.7586 0.7322 0.7469
September 0.7637 0.7444 0.7540
October 0.7752 0.7535 0.7627
November 0.7484 0.7211 0.7330
December 0.7408 0.7144 0.7290