YEARLY HIGH
665.9598 KPW
YEARLY LOW
579.4179 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
623.2139 KPW

2018 NZD to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 665.9598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 579.4179.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 86.5418 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 652.8609 to the December average rate of 612.4495, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 665.9598 was down 1.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 677.4134, 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 3,329,799 KPW
2017 Average 3,199,101 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,897,090 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 432,709.23 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

664.3995
580.1532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to KPW 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 644.0762, compared to 602.3515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 41.7246 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 644.0762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 602.3515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 30.7635 KPW (High: 664.1297 / Low: 633.3662). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.3956 KPW (High: 616.2931 / Low: 603.8976).

April Spread (Volatile) ±30.7635
July Spread (Stable) ±12.3956

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 25.8066 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -25.8066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 657.3790) against the same month in 2017 (average: 649.7629), the exchange rate shifted by +7.6161 (+1.17%).

2018 Avg (February) 657.3790
2017 Avg (February) 649.7629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 663.6292 637.7397 652.8609
February 665.9598 648.6299 657.3790
March 659.7829 646.1182 652.7204
April 664.1297 633.3662 651.4653
May 633.5998 617.7017 625.6587
June 633.4544 607.7431 624.3729
July 616.2931 603.8976 611.1535
August 611.4317 590.1434 599.7524
September 601.6497 586.3498 593.7864
October 594.2555 579.4179 587.1738
November 619.1099 598.4043 609.7936
December 624.5190 603.0211 612.4495