YEARLY HIGH
50.7492 KGS
YEARLY LOW
44.0970 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.3890 KGS

2018 NZD to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 50.7492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 44.0970.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6522 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.0816 to the December average rate of 46.7546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.7492 was down 1.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 51.5971, 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 253,746 KGS
2017 Average 244,405 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 220,485 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,261.19 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

50.6196
44.1644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to KGS 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 48.9950, compared to 45.7830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.2120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.9950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 2.2927 KGS (High: 50.4829 / Low: 48.1903). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0077 KGS (High: 49.9714 / Low: 48.9638).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.2927
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0077

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 1.8509 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 50.0816) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.3932), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6884 (+1.39%).

2018 Avg (January) 50.0816
2017 Avg (January) 49.3932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7492 48.9488 50.0816
February 50.6178 49.0565 49.9128
March 49.9714 48.9638 49.4349
April 50.4829 48.1903 49.5029
May 48.4819 46.9862 47.6521
June 48.1550 45.9871 47.3854
July 46.7832 45.7040 46.3303
August 46.2905 44.6788 45.4062
September 45.5499 44.3916 44.9546
October 45.1939 44.0970 44.7023
November 47.2622 45.6705 46.5497
December 47.6774 46.0362 46.7546