2026 NZD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

95.3837 JPY

YEARLY LOW

90.2033 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

93.0615 JPY

2026 NZD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 31, valuing the pair at 95.3837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 90.2033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1804 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.5005 to the December average rate of 93.5968, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 95.3837 was up 4.36% compared to the 2025 peak of 91.4026, 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 476,918 JPY

2025 Average 435,186 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 451,016 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,901.93 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

94.7298

91.2070

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

NZD to JPY 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 93.0615, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 93.0615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.0615

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 3.5569 JPY (High: 93.7602 / Low: 90.2033). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2966 JPY (High: 95.1594 / Low: 92.8628).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.5569

June Spread (Stable) ±2.2966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.8395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 94.4363) against the same month in 2025 (average: 85.8962), the exchange rate shifted by +8.5401 (+9.94%).

2026 Avg (May) 94.4363

2025 Avg (May) 85.8962

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	93.7602	90.2033	91.5005
February	94.8639	92.1560	93.1701
March	93.7794	91.2682	92.7332
April	94.2128	90.8470	92.9320
May	95.3837	92.5398	94.4363
June	95.1594	92.8628	93.5968