YEARLY HIGH
35.8376 GMD
YEARLY LOW
31.3012 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.2847 GMD

2018 NZD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 35.8376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 31.3012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5364 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.8218 to the December average rate of 33.6626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.8376 was up 3.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.6199, 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 179,188 GMD
2017 Average 162,837 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 156,506 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,682.08 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.1014
31.7463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to GMD 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 33.9040, compared to 32.6653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 2.0858 GMD (High: 35.8376 / Low: 33.7518). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5597 GMD (High: 34.6239 / Low: 34.0642).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0858
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5597

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3943 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 34.8218) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8074 (+12.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 34.8218
2017 Avg (January) 31.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.8376 33.7518 34.8218
February 35.4587 34.0315 34.5779
March 34.6239 34.0642 34.3115
April 34.8557 33.1761 34.1837
May 33.1865 32.3830 32.7894
June 33.2278 31.8289 32.7401
July 32.8732 31.6744 32.3928
August 32.6539 31.5727 32.0566
September 32.7424 31.3012 32.0259
October 32.6392 31.9002 32.2826
November 34.2355 32.8956 33.5714
December 34.3485 33.0338 33.6626