YEARLY HIGH
0.7526 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.6800 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7110 USD

2017 NZD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the NZD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.7526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.6800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7122 to the December average rate of 0.6968, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7526 was up 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7453, 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 3,763 USD
2016 Average 3,486 USD
Yearly Trough Low 3,400 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 363.03 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7418
0.6838
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to USD 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 0.7082, compared to 0.7138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0380 USD (High: 0.7300 / Low: 0.6920). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 USD (High: 0.7317 / Low: 0.7162).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0380
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2017: 0.7369) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7140), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0229 (+3.21%).

2017 Avg (July) 0.7369
2016 Avg (July) 0.7140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7300 0.6920 0.7122
February 0.7317 0.7162 0.7219
March 0.7117 0.6896 0.7003
April 0.7045 0.6866 0.6974
May 0.7085 0.6831 0.6946
June 0.7335 0.7061 0.7225
July 0.7526 0.7221 0.7369
August 0.7445 0.7179 0.7307
September 0.7339 0.7155 0.7250
October 0.7218 0.6840 0.7046
November 0.6957 0.6800 0.6886
December 0.7102 0.6826 0.6968