2018 NZD to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

430.2144 SOS

YEARLY LOW

372.1326 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

400.8391 SOS

2018 NZD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 430.2144. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 372.1326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 58.0818 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 420.5911 to the December average rate of 394.6509, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 430.2144 was down 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 437.8080, 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 2,151,072 SOS

2017 Average 2,058,215 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 1,860,663 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 290,408.75 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

428.8835

373.3584

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to SOS 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 414.2296, compared to 387.4485 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.7811 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.2296

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 387.4485

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 21.7844 SOS (High: 426.7031 / Low: 404.9188). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1125 SOS (High: 396.1395 / Low: 388.0270).

April Spread (Volatile) ±21.7844

July Spread (Stable) ±8.1125

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 17.3029 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3029

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 424.2564) against the same month in 2017 (average: 417.9644), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2920 (+1.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 424.2564

2017 Avg (February) 417.9644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	428.1376	408.7332	420.5911
February	430.2144	419.1843	424.2564
March	427.0500	415.7762	421.3329
April	426.7031	404.9188	418.1342
May	408.1298	395.9409	400.8313
June	405.7798	390.7970	400.2317
July	396.1395	388.0270	392.6636
August	393.3511	379.3813	385.3492
September	386.5512	376.6234	381.5512
October	382.6426	372.1326	377.9855
November	398.8484	385.0479	392.4907
December	402.4678	387.9108	394.6509