YEARLY HIGH
0.7102 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.6317 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6769 CHF

2018 NZD to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 0.7102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.6317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0785 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6969 to the December average rate of 0.6753, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7102 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7293, 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 3,551 CHF
2017 Average 3,498 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 3,159 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 392.44 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7073
0.6329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to CHF 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 0.6913, compared to 0.6625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0332 CHF (High: 0.6738 / Low: 0.6406). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 CHF (High: 0.6873 / Low: 0.6758).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.7011) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6981), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.43%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.7011
2017 Avg (April) 0.6981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7085 0.6859 0.6969
February 0.6873 0.6758 0.6824
March 0.6949 0.6778 0.6874
April 0.7102 0.6880 0.7011
May 0.7038 0.6825 0.6932
June 0.6948 0.6700 0.6868
July 0.6790 0.6666 0.6752
August 0.6738 0.6406 0.6590
September 0.6500 0.6317 0.6391
October 0.6591 0.6383 0.6485
November 0.6879 0.6664 0.6780
December 0.6921 0.6597 0.6753