YEARLY HIGH
33.0633 SDG
YEARLY LOW
4.9586 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.9800 SDG

2018 NZD to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 33.0633. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 4.9586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.1047 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0867 to the December average rate of 32.3898, the exchange rate registered a net change of 536.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 33.0633 was up 557.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.0253, 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 165,316 SDG
2017 Average 23,582 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 24,793 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140,523.43 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

35.1201
2.3564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SDG 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 11.4276, compared to 20.5325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.1050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 19.6481 SDG (High: 31.2441 / Low: 11.5960). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2238 SDG (High: 5.1824 / Low: 4.9586).

October Spread (Volatile) ±19.6481
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5459 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5459

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 32.3898) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6896), the exchange rate shifted by +27.7002 (+590.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 32.3898
2017 Avg (December) 4.6896

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1824 4.9586 5.0867
February 13.3493 5.1327 12.1939
March 13.3123 12.9906 13.1154
April 13.3817 12.7422 13.1034
May 12.7661 12.4046 12.5575
June 12.7293 12.1544 12.5084
July 12.3259 12.0784 12.2282
August 12.2305 11.8054 12.0091
September 12.0694 11.7417 11.8920
October 31.2441 11.5960 22.3925
November 32.8644 31.6759 32.2835
December 33.0633 31.8535 32.3898