2018 GBP to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0442 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.8139 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9291 NZD

2018 GBP to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GBP to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 2.0442. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 1.8139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2303 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9050 to the December average rate of 1.8619, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0442 was up 3.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9807, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,221 NZD

2017 Average 9,070 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 9,070 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,151.41 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0088

1.8485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 1.9233, compared to 1.9349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0116 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9233

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1062 NZD (High: 2.0442 / Low: 1.9380). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0339 NZD (High: 1.9588 / Low: 1.9249).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1062

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0911 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0911

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.9954) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8739), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1215 (+6.49%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.9954

2017 Avg (October) 1.8739

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9379	1.8647	1.9050
February	1.9380	1.8984	1.9126
March	1.9563	1.8960	1.9263
April	1.9705	1.9242	1.9426
May	1.9672	1.8969	1.9369
June	1.9516	1.8940	1.9164
July	1.9588	1.9249	1.9403
August	1.9587	1.9168	1.9312
September	2.0033	1.9480	1.9766
October	2.0442	1.9380	1.9954
November	1.9613	1.8555	1.9043
December	1.8953	1.8139	1.8619