YEARLY HIGH
0.0113 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0091 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0101 NZD

2018 LRD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0109 to the December average rate of 0.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0113 was down 28.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0158, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56 NZD
2017 Average 68 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 46 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.84 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0110
0.0092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0106, compared to 0.0096 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0106
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0008 NZD (High: 0.0113 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0106 / Low: 0.0104).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0108) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0147), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-26.23%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0108
2017 Avg (February) 0.0147

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0112 0.0105 0.0109
February 0.0113 0.0105 0.0108
March 0.0106 0.0104 0.0105
April 0.0108 0.0103 0.0105
May 0.0110 0.0103 0.0107
June 0.0104 0.0098 0.0101
July 0.0099 0.0091 0.0095
August 0.0099 0.0096 0.0098
September 0.0099 0.0095 0.0098
October 0.0100 0.0097 0.0098
November 0.0096 0.0092 0.0094
December 0.0095 0.0091 0.0093