2018 ETB to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0563 NZD

YEARLY LOW

0.0490 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0523 NZD

2018 ETB to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.0563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0072 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0502 to the December average rate of 0.0521, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0563 was down 12.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 281 NZD

2017 Average 295 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 245 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.15 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0555

0.0493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.0508, compared to 0.0537 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0508

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0537

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0024 NZD (High: 0.0516 / Low: 0.0492). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 NZD (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0530).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.0550) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0551), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.20%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.0550

2017 Avg (October) 0.0551

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0516	0.0494	0.0502
February	0.0505	0.0490	0.0498
March	0.0507	0.0495	0.0501
April	0.0516	0.0492	0.0503
May	0.0529	0.0516	0.0523
June	0.0537	0.0516	0.0523
July	0.0541	0.0530	0.0534
August	0.0552	0.0531	0.0543
September	0.0556	0.0535	0.0547
October	0.0563	0.0542	0.0550
November	0.0538	0.0518	0.0527
December	0.0529	0.0510	0.0521