YEARLY HIGH
5.7882 SBD
YEARLY LOW
5.1105 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4538 SBD

2018 NZD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 5.7882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 5.1105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6776 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6356 to the December average rate of 5.5001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.7882 was down 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.8408, 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 28,941 SBD
2017 Average 27,764 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 25,553 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,388.05 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.7121
5.1431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SBD 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 5.5835, compared to 5.3240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2878 SBD (High: 5.7882 / Low: 5.5004). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1264 SBD (High: 5.6897 / Low: 5.5633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2878
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1264

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 0.1910 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 5.6356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0403 (+0.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 5.6356
2017 Avg (January) 5.5953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7882 5.5004 5.6356
February 5.7439 5.5999 5.6646
March 5.6897 5.5633 5.6342
April 5.7535 5.4779 5.6344
May 5.5403 5.3726 5.4434
June 5.5738 5.3750 5.4888
July 5.4547 5.3227 5.3724
August 5.3596 5.1730 5.2572
September 5.2739 5.1398 5.2049
October 5.2525 5.1105 5.1905
November 5.5063 5.3216 5.4190
December 5.5791 5.4362 5.5001