2026 NZD to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.0073 SCR

YEARLY LOW

7.5894 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

8.1387 SCR

2026 NZD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NZD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 9.0073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 26, dropping to 7.5894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4179 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.2187 to the December average rate of 8.1005, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.0073 was up 0.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 8.9649, 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 45,036 SCR

2025 Average 41,629 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 37,947 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,089.37 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.3815

7.8288

JanuMarcMayJuly

NZD to SCR 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 8.1890, compared to 7.9876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1890

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.9876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.2037 SCR (High: 8.9150 / Low: 7.7113). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1038 SCR (High: 8.1681 / Low: 8.0643).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2037

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2242 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2242

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 8.3029) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.2011), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1019 (+1.24%).

2026 Avg (February) 8.3029

2025 Avg (February) 8.2011

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	8.9150	7.7113	8.2187
February	9.0073	7.8546	8.3029
March	8.8364	7.9177	8.2694
April	8.8650	7.9385	8.3354
May	8.1681	8.0643	8.1112
June	8.1993	7.5894	7.8965
July	8.3988	7.6427	7.8748
August	8.5253	7.9158	8.1005