NZD to WST Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the NZD/WST pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
1.8881 WST
10-YEAR LOW
1.5411 WST
10-YEAR AVERAGE
1.7268 WST

10-Year NZD to WST Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the NZD to WST exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on September 7, 2016, when the pair was valued at 1.8881. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on October 10, 2022, dropping to a support floor of 1.5411.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 0.3470 WST. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 1.8140 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 1.6135 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -11.05%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 1.6831, showing a variance of 0.0868 points compared to the older 5-year average of 1.7699.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 NZD over the decade:

Decade Peak High 9,441 WST
10-Year Average 8,634 WST
Decade Trough Low 7,705 WST
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 1,735.09 WST purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

1.8836
1.5165
201620182020202220242026

NZD to WST Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 1.7699, compared to 1.6831 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the older 5 years by a margin of 0.0868 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 1.7699
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 1.6831

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2022, with a trading range of 0.2751 WST (High: 1.8162 / Low: 1.5411). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.1213 WST (High: 1.6816 / Low: 1.5603).

2022 Spread (Volatile) ±0.2751
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.1213

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

No sustained consecutive year-over-year average growth streak of 2+ years occurred in the last decade. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2021 and 2022, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.1007

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 1.8140) against the newest annual average (2026: 1.6135), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2005 (-11.05%).

2016 Baseline Avg 1.8140
2026 Current Avg 1.6135

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-06-12 1.5990
2026-06-11 1.5913
2026-06-10 1.5950
2026-06-09 1.5982
2026-06-08 1.5944
2026-06-07 1.5897
2026-06-06 1.5903
2026-06-05 1.6030
2026-06-04 1.6117
2026-06-03 1.6167
2026-06-02 1.6271
2026-06-01 1.6374
2026-05-31 1.6430
2026-05-30 1.6428
2026-05-29 1.6383
2026-05-28 1.6204
2026-05-27 1.6190

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