YEARLY HIGH
73.0036 XPF
YEARLY LOW
66.6628 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
69.9327 XPF

2018 NZD to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 73.0036. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 66.6628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3409 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.9521 to the December average rate of 71.3780, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.0036 was down 10.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 81.8392, 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 365,018 XPF
2017 Average 376,612 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 333,314 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,704.27 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

71.7584
67.1937
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to XPF 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 70.5233, compared to 69.3420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1813 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.5233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.3420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.2000 XPF (High: 73.0036 / Low: 69.8036). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8167 XPF (High: 69.5967 / Low: 68.7800).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2000
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8167

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.5964 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5964

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 71.3780) against the same month in 2017 (average: 70.2098), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1682 (+1.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 71.3780
2017 Avg (December) 70.2098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.9557 70.2273 70.9521
February 71.0941 69.8092 70.5950
March 70.8483 69.8158 70.1641
April 71.4146 69.3617 70.3638
May 71.5000 69.1801 70.1752
June 71.8352 68.9935 70.8897
July 69.5967 68.7800 69.2933
August 69.5983 68.0023 68.9059
September 68.0988 67.0458 67.5741
October 68.9603 66.6628 67.7673
November 72.4731 69.5838 71.1336
December 73.0036 69.8036 71.3780