2018 NZD to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8795 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.6864 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7773 WST

2018 NZD to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 1.8795. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 1.6864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1931 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8242 to the December average rate of 1.7747, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8795 was up 0.03% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8790, 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 9,398 WST

2017 Average 8,990 WST

Yearly Trough Low 8,432 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 965.39 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8484

1.6950

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to WST 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 1.8140, compared to 1.7406 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0735 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8140

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7406

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0819 WST (High: 1.8795 / Low: 1.7976). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 WST (High: 1.8499 / Low: 1.8173).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0819

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

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 0.0501 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0501

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 1.8356) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7895), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0461 (+2.58%).

2018 Avg (April) 1.8356

2017 Avg (April) 1.7895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8473	1.7802	1.8242
February	1.8446	1.8019	1.8238
March	1.8499	1.8173	1.8330
April	1.8795	1.7976	1.8356
May	1.8043	1.7671	1.7855
June	1.8017	1.7477	1.7820
July	1.7753	1.7418	1.7591
August	1.7586	1.6973	1.7250
September	1.7304	1.6864	1.7078
October	1.7305	1.6916	1.7095
November	1.7958	1.7399	1.7673
December	1.8065	1.7489	1.7747