YEARLY HIGH
29903.2574 IRR
YEARLY LOW
25233.2859 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
28099.0395 IRR

2018 NZD to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 29903.2574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 25233.2859.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4669.9716 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26148.0142 to the December average rate of 28756.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 29903.2574 was up 18.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 25309.0837, 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 149,516,287 IRR
2017 Average 117,448,757 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 126,166,429 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,349,857.89 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

29713.0502
25823.9200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to IRR 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 27526.2348, compared to 28671.8442 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1145.6093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27526.2348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28671.8442

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 3580.5559 IRR (High: 29538.5119 / Low: 25957.9560). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 559.3390 IRR (High: 27514.0652 / Low: 26954.7262).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3580.5559
March Spread (Stable) ±559.3390

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 738.6663 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -738.6663

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 29388.9560) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24029.7619), the exchange rate shifted by +5359.1941 (+22.30%).

2018 Avg (July) 29388.9560
2017 Avg (July) 24029.7619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27238.8650 25233.2859 26148.0142
February 27408.8786 26707.9211 27072.3315
March 27514.0652 26954.7262 27194.7080
April 27739.2879 26357.2138 27152.6471
May 29538.5119 25957.9560 28203.4855
June 29698.0380 28767.0213 29386.2227
July 29903.2574 28605.5702 29388.9560
August 29788.3826 28303.3259 28872.2065
September 28863.5839 28121.2975 28479.8971
October 28500.2985 27368.0405 27741.2308
November 29231.7549 28250.9544 28792.7341
December 29488.0045 28211.3388 28756.0406