YEARLY HIGH
0.0139 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0126 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0132 NZD

2018 NPR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0139. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.0126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0135 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0139 was down 2.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0143, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69 NZD
2017 Average 68 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 63 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.27 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0136
0.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0133, compared to 0.0131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0007 NZD (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0126). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0131).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0135) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+5.02%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0135
2017 Avg (January) 0.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0139 0.0133 0.0135
February 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133
March 0.0134 0.0131 0.0133
April 0.0134 0.0130 0.0132
May 0.0134 0.0132 0.0133
June 0.0135 0.0132 0.0133
July 0.0136 0.0133 0.0134
August 0.0138 0.0132 0.0135
September 0.0133 0.0129 0.0131
October 0.0132 0.0129 0.0130
November 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128
December 0.0133 0.0126 0.0130