YEARLY HIGH
2.7765 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.2941 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5215 BRL

2018 NZD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 2.7765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.2941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4825 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3269 to the December average rate of 2.6475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7765 was up 13.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4358, 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 13,883 BRL
2017 Average 11,347 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,470 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,412.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.7413
2.2892
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to BRL 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 2.4479, compared to 2.5950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1471 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2809 BRL (High: 2.6529 / Low: 2.3720). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 BRL (High: 2.4000 / Low: 2.3396).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2809
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2513 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2513

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.6132) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3042), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3090 (+13.41%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.6132
2017 Avg (August) 2.3042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3831 2.2941 2.3269
February 2.4000 2.3396 2.3720
March 2.4182 2.3371 2.3782
April 2.5194 2.3847 2.4662
May 2.6086 2.4554 2.5243
June 2.7388 2.5869 2.6198
July 2.6715 2.5188 2.5935
August 2.7765 2.4975 2.6132
September 2.7647 2.6440 2.7037
October 2.6529 2.3720 2.4524
November 2.6703 2.4578 2.5597
December 2.6933 2.5956 2.6475