YEARLY HIGH
78.5857 VUV
YEARLY LOW
70.6875 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
74.6719 VUV

2018 NZD to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 78.5857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 70.6875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8982 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.3397 to the December average rate of 75.4243, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 78.5857 was down 0.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 79.1548, 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 392,928 VUV
2017 Average 379,978 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 353,437 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,491.15 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

77.1684
71.0763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to VUV 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 75.9260, compared to 73.4178 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.5082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 75.9260
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 73.4178

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 3.5157 VUV (High: 78.0762 / Low: 74.5604). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6565 VUV (High: 77.4860 / Low: 75.8295).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.5157
March Spread (Stable) ±1.6565

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 1.7674 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 76.6607) against the same month in 2017 (average: 77.4126), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7519 (-0.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 76.6607
2017 Avg (February) 77.4126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.2195 74.6047 76.3397
February 78.5857 75.4572 76.6607
March 77.4860 75.8295 76.4667
April 78.0762 74.5604 76.6303
May 75.7332 74.0594 74.8630
June 75.4843 72.9977 74.5956
July 74.3925 72.7066 73.7069
August 73.7112 71.1448 72.3032
September 72.5320 70.6875 71.5840
October 73.4168 71.0955 72.4360
November 76.2153 73.4810 75.0523
December 76.6309 74.2719 75.4243