YEARLY HIGH
0.6515 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.5792 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6142 USD

2023 NZD to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the NZD to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.6515. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 0.5792.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0723 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6406 to the December average rate of 0.6229, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.6515 was down 6.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.6976, 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 3,258 USD
2022 Average 3,179 USD
Yearly Trough Low 2,896 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 361.60 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

0.6457
0.5844
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 0.6241, compared to 0.6044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0198 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0365 USD (High: 0.6515 / Low: 0.6151). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 USD (High: 0.5995 / Low: 0.5870).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0365
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 0.6281) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.6675), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0394 (-5.91%).

2023 Avg (February) 0.6281
2022 Avg (February) 0.6675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6495 0.6226 0.6406
February 0.6515 0.6151 0.6281
March 0.6273 0.6101 0.6207
April 0.6318 0.6120 0.6210
May 0.6370 0.6023 0.6208
June 0.6234 0.6041 0.6136
July 0.6392 0.6131 0.6223
August 0.6139 0.5902 0.5988
September 0.5995 0.5870 0.5928
October 0.6041 0.5792 0.5895
November 0.6157 0.5879 0.5998
December 0.6348 0.6122 0.6229