2018 NZD to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |