YEARLY HIGH
0.9499 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.8336 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8971 CAD

2018 NZD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.9499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.8336.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1163 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9017 to the December average rate of 0.9152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9499 was down 2.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9733, 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 4,749 CAD
2017 Average 4,612 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,168 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 581.27 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9464
0.8410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CAD 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 0.9142, compared to 0.8799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8799

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0430 CAD (High: 0.9135 / Low: 0.8704). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0127 CAD (High: 0.8976 / Low: 0.8849).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.9376) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9373), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.04%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.9376
2017 Avg (March) 0.9373

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9140 0.8878 0.9017
February 0.9309 0.9054 0.9186
March 0.9499 0.9316 0.9376
April 0.9334 0.9031 0.9223
May 0.9068 0.8825 0.8949
June 0.9182 0.8895 0.9102
July 0.8976 0.8849 0.8916
August 0.8831 0.8579 0.8693
September 0.8694 0.8501 0.8595
October 0.8648 0.8336 0.8498
November 0.9135 0.8704 0.8941
December 0.9220 0.9092 0.9152