YEARLY HIGH
5.7926 HKD
YEARLY LOW
5.0447 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4271 HKD

2018 NZD to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 5.7926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 5.0447.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7479 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6721 to the December average rate of 5.3227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7926 was down 1.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8773, 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 28,963 HKD
2017 Average 27,699 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 25,224 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,739.64 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7730
5.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to HKD 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 5.6089, compared to 5.2453 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6089
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2453

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.2693 HKD (High: 5.7926 / Low: 5.5234). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1104 HKD (High: 5.3742 / Low: 5.2639).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2693
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1104

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 0.2247 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2247

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 5.6810) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.4216), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2594 (+4.78%).

2018 Avg (April) 5.6810
2017 Avg (April) 5.4216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7672 5.5372 5.6721
February 5.7863 5.6402 5.7131
March 5.7473 5.6320 5.6867
April 5.7926 5.5234 5.6810
May 5.5259 5.3879 5.4562
June 5.5233 5.2997 5.4441
July 5.3742 5.2639 5.3293
August 5.3320 5.1472 5.2310
September 5.2396 5.1146 5.1709
October 5.1711 5.0447 5.1136
November 5.3858 5.2029 5.3043
December 5.4157 5.2470 5.3227