2018 NZD to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4799 BBD

YEARLY LOW

1.2876 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3849 BBD

2018 NZD to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1.4799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 1.2876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1923 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4508 to the December average rate of 1.3610, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4799 was down 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5052, 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 7,400 BBD

2017 Average 7,109 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 6,438 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 961.58 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4764

1.2892

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to BBD 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 1.4313, compared to 1.3386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4313

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0684 BBD (High: 1.4758 / Low: 1.4075). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0275 BBD (High: 1.3695 / Low: 1.3420).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0684

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0275

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 0.0573 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0573

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.4608) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0173 (+1.20%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.4608

2017 Avg (February) 1.4435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4747	1.4172	1.4508
February	1.4799	1.4414	1.4608
March	1.4662	1.4358	1.4505
April	1.4758	1.4075	1.4477
May	1.4080	1.3727	1.3904
June	1.4077	1.3505	1.3875
July	1.3695	1.3420	1.3581
August	1.3587	1.3114	1.3328
September	1.3370	1.3030	1.3195
October	1.3206	1.2876	1.3048
November	1.3758	1.3298	1.3551
December	1.3878	1.3400	1.3610