YEARLY HIGH
132.0598 DJF
YEARLY LOW
114.6282 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
123.1394 DJF

2018 NZD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 132.0598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 114.6282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4316 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.6319 to the December average rate of 121.1458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.0598 was down 1.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 134.3929, 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 660,299 DJF
2017 Average 635,492 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 573,141 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,158.22 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

131.0573
114.7935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to DJF 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 127.1304, compared to 119.1484 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.9820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.1304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.1484

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 6.1144 DJF (High: 130.6060 / Low: 124.4916). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4516 DJF (High: 121.8891 / Low: 119.4375).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.1144
July Spread (Stable) ±2.4516

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 4.5435 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 129.7020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 129.1588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5432 (+0.42%).

2018 Avg (February) 129.7020
2017 Avg (February) 129.1588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.7491 126.5346 129.6319
February 132.0598 127.5639 129.7020
March 129.7940 127.1417 128.4119
April 130.6060 124.4916 128.0416
May 124.7327 122.2020 123.4981
June 125.3184 120.2217 123.4971
July 121.8891 119.4375 120.8443
August 120.9276 116.7500 118.6435
September 119.0097 115.9995 117.4949
October 117.5636 114.6282 116.1488
November 122.4634 118.3677 120.6132
December 123.5507 119.2977 121.1458