YEARLY HIGH
95.8235 ETB
YEARLY LOW
88.5312 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.5552 ETB

2026 NZD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 95.8235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 88.5312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2923 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.8517 to the December average rate of 94.2702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 95.8235 was up 5.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 90.8984, 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 479,117 ETB
2025 Average 404,254 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 442,656 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,461.50 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

95.0080
90.4738
JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD to ETB 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 92.2141, compared to 93.5785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.2141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.5785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 5.7273 ETB (High: 95.4387 / Low: 89.7115). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2156 ETB (High: 94.9695 / Low: 93.7538).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.7273
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.4056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 94.6301) against the same month in 2025 (average: 79.9525), the exchange rate shifted by +14.6776 (+18.36%).

2026 Avg (May) 94.6301
2025 Avg (May) 79.9525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 94.4999 89.0621 90.8517
February 94.0846 92.1281 93.2756
March 92.8914 88.5312 91.0176
April 92.9391 88.5860 91.2849
May 95.8235 92.5799 94.6301
June 95.4387 89.7115 92.2246
July 94.3697 90.7575 92.8867
August 94.9695 93.7538 94.2702