YEARLY HIGH
1.7901 NZD
YEARLY LOW
1.6346 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7070 NZD

2018 EUR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 1.7901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 1.6346.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1555 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6819 to the December average rate of 1.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7901 was up 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.7418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,950 NZD
2017 Average 7,953 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 8,173 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 777.40 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7754
1.6628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 1.6922, compared to 1.7218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0296 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7218

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0749 NZD (High: 1.7095 / Low: 1.6346). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 NZD (High: 1.7350 / Low: 1.7146).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0749
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0833 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.7611) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0928 (+5.56%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.7611
2017 Avg (October) 1.6682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6992 1.6584 1.6819
February 1.7094 1.6785 1.6904
March 1.7092 1.6843 1.7008
April 1.7204 1.6710 1.6961
May 1.7249 1.6690 1.7006
June 1.7296 1.6612 1.6835
July 1.7350 1.7146 1.7221
August 1.7548 1.7146 1.7319
September 1.7799 1.7523 1.7660
October 1.7901 1.7304 1.7611
November 1.7149 1.6466 1.6778
December 1.7095 1.6346 1.6722