2018 CAD to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1996 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.0528 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1157 NZD

2018 CAD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 1.0528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1468 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1091 to the December average rate of 1.0927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1996 was up 4.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1494, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,998 NZD

2017 Average 5,426 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 5,264 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 734.11 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1879

1.0556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 1.0942, compared to 1.1373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0942

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0541 NZD (High: 1.1489 / Low: 1.0947). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 NZD (High: 1.0999 / Low: 1.0846).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0582 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.1769) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0500 (+4.44%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.1769

2017 Avg (October) 1.1268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1264	1.0941	1.1091
February	1.1045	1.0743	1.0887
March	1.0734	1.0528	1.0666
April	1.1072	1.0714	1.0844
May	1.1332	1.1028	1.1175
June	1.1242	1.0891	1.0987
July	1.1301	1.1140	1.1216
August	1.1656	1.1323	1.1504
September	1.1763	1.1502	1.1635
October	1.1996	1.1563	1.1769
November	1.1489	1.0947	1.1187
December	1.0999	1.0846	1.0927