YEARLY HIGH
12.4164 MDL
YEARLY LOW
10.8725 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6327 MDL

2018 NZD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 12.4164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 10.8725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5439 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2933 to the December average rate of 11.6871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.4164 was down 14.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.6057, 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 62,082 MDL
2017 Average 65,569 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 54,362 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,719.72 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.4143
10.9626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to MDL 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 11.9492, compared to 11.3162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5667 MDL (High: 11.9121 / Low: 11.3454). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2705 MDL (High: 11.5019 / Low: 11.2314).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5667
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2705

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3570 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 12.2933) against the same month in 2017 (average: 14.2877), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9944 (-13.96%).

2018 Avg (January) 12.2933
2017 Avg (January) 14.2877

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4164 12.1000 12.2933
February 12.3677 11.9806 12.1794
March 12.1506 11.8536 12.0168
April 12.1245 11.6663 11.9060
May 11.9121 11.3454 11.5953
June 11.9086 11.4240 11.7041
July 11.5019 11.2314 11.3471
August 11.2899 10.8725 11.0835
September 11.2693 10.9139 11.0887
October 11.2249 10.8750 11.0975
November 11.8053 11.3855 11.5930
December 11.8559 11.3468 11.6871