2018 NZD to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1197.3590 CDF

YEARLY LOW

1047.3066 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1121.1574 CDF

2018 NZD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 1197.3590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1047.3066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.0525 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1161.5662 to the December average rate of 1106.1983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1197.3590 was down 2.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 1226.4144, 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 5,986,795 CDF

2017 Average 5,185,018 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 5,236,533 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 750,262.40 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1187.9210

1050.7239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CDF 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 1153.7575, compared to 1088.5574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.2001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1153.7575

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1088.5574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 80.1936 CDF (High: 1187.6510 / Low: 1107.4574). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.2461 CDF (High: 1188.0212 / Low: 1163.7751).

January Spread (Volatile) ±80.1936

March Spread (Stable) ±24.2461

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 46.3624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -46.3624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1176.4879) against the same month in 2017 (average: 918.8171), the exchange rate shifted by +257.6708 (+28.04%).

2018 Avg (February) 1176.4879

2017 Avg (February) 918.8171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1187.6510	1107.4574	1161.5662
February	1197.3590	1156.9098	1176.4879
March	1188.0212	1163.7751	1172.8109
April	1191.4940	1135.9503	1168.9021
May	1136.3693	1107.8558	1122.5397
June	1136.4436	1089.9949	1120.2380
July	1134.8225	1062.0349	1100.3291
August	1106.7932	1063.4895	1083.9619
September	1096.9660	1064.1929	1078.9958
October	1078.6923	1047.3066	1062.1570
November	1121.1313	1072.4428	1099.7023
December	1127.4200	1092.0619	1106.1983