YEARLY HIGH
266.8512 NGN
YEARLY LOW
233.5508 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.1598 NGN

2018 NZD to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 266.8512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 233.5508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.3004 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.2466 to the December average rate of 247.7119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 266.8512 was down 2.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 273.7898, 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 1,334,256 NGN
2017 Average 1,186,036 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 1,167,754 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166,502.02 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

265.9335
234.4136
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to NGN 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 257.7570, compared to 242.5626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.1944 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 257.7570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.5626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 12.4259 NGN (High: 265.5798 / Low: 253.1539). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6421 NGN (High: 264.0894 / Low: 258.4473).

April Spread (Volatile) ±12.4259
March Spread (Stable) ±5.6421

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 10.0915 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.0915

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 263.3068) against the same month in 2017 (average: 227.5804), the exchange rate shifted by +35.7265 (+15.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 263.3068
2017 Avg (February) 227.5804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 265.3834 254.0466 261.2466
February 266.8512 260.1421 263.3068
March 264.0894 258.4473 261.1966
April 265.5798 253.1539 260.4748
May 253.3789 247.1646 250.3833
June 254.0286 243.0387 249.9339
July 247.3586 241.6627 244.8850
August 245.3798 236.6195 240.5843
September 242.4603 235.1658 238.8915
October 240.2084 233.5508 237.0403
November 250.6447 241.5033 246.2623
December 252.4098 244.0106 247.7119