YEARLY HIGH
6665.4803 GNF
YEARLY LOW
5808.9354 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6266.1685 GNF

2018 NZD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 6665.4803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5808.9354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 856.5449 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6534.4530 to the December average rate of 6230.0169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6665.4803 was down 3.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 6875.5789, 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 33,327,401 GNF
2017 Average 32,427,136 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 29,044,677 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,282,724.59 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6644.5876
5859.8651
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to GNF 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 6451.7188, compared to 6080.6182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 371.1007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6451.7188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6080.6182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 316.8621 GNF (High: 6662.7335 / Low: 6345.8714). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 129.6628 GNF (High: 6198.8332 / Low: 6069.1704).

April Spread (Volatile) ±316.8621
July Spread (Stable) ±129.6628

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 261.3350 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -261.3350

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 6579.1940) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6768.8033), the exchange rate shifted by -189.6093 (-2.80%).

2018 Avg (February) 6579.1940
2017 Avg (February) 6768.8033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6640.4459 6374.7533 6534.4530
February 6665.4803 6486.2995 6579.1940
March 6603.1687 6470.0361 6532.9251
April 6662.7335 6345.8714 6529.2258
May 6347.4262 6192.0819 6267.8908
June 6359.8472 6095.7303 6266.6242
July 6198.8332 6069.1704 6145.2644
August 6157.8725 5929.2656 6029.2796
September 6073.2669 5903.1791 5981.4338
October 6000.9443 5808.9354 5925.2586
November 6310.3279 6039.6994 6172.4556
December 6380.5028 6101.9628 6230.0169