YEARLY HIGH
0.6118 EUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5586 EUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5860 EUR

2018 NZD to EUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to EUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.6118. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 0.5586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 EUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5946 to the December average rate of 0.5981, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6118 was down 10.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6833, 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 3,059 EUR
2017 Average 3,151 EUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,793 EUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.68 EUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6013
0.5631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to EUR 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 0.5910, compared to 0.5811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0099 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0268 EUR (High: 0.6118 / Low: 0.5850). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 EUR (High: 0.5832 / Low: 0.5764).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.5981) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5884), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+1.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.5981
2017 Avg (December) 0.5884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6030 0.5885 0.5946
February 0.5958 0.5850 0.5916
March 0.5937 0.5851 0.5880
April 0.5985 0.5813 0.5896
May 0.5992 0.5797 0.5881
June 0.6020 0.5782 0.5941
July 0.5832 0.5764 0.5807
August 0.5832 0.5699 0.5774
September 0.5707 0.5618 0.5663
October 0.5779 0.5586 0.5679
November 0.6073 0.5831 0.5961
December 0.6118 0.5850 0.5981