YEARLY HIGH
1.2579 AZN
YEARLY LOW
1.0961 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1770 AZN

2018 NZD to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.2579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.0961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1619 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2277 to the December average rate of 1.1586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2579 was down 11.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4210, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,290 AZN
2017 Average 6,116 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 5,480 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 809.29 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2462
1.0984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to AZN 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 1.2146, compared to 1.1394 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1394

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0582 AZN (High: 1.2563 / Low: 1.1981). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 AZN (High: 1.1658 / Low: 1.1424).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0582
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.2339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3187), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0849 (-6.44%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.2339
2017 Avg (February) 1.3187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2476 1.2046 1.2277
February 1.2579 1.2167 1.2339
March 1.2431 1.2196 1.2297
April 1.2563 1.1981 1.2321
May 1.1986 1.1685 1.1835
June 1.1983 1.1496 1.1809
July 1.1658 1.1424 1.1561
August 1.1566 1.1164 1.1345
September 1.1381 1.1092 1.1232
October 1.1241 1.0961 1.1107
November 1.1711 1.1320 1.1535
December 1.1814 1.1407 1.1586