YEARLY HIGH
0.1781 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.1545 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1653 NZD

2018 SVC to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SVC to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 0.1781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0236 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1576 to the December average rate of 0.1680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1781 was up 5.98% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SVC based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 890 NZD
2017 Average 805 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 773 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 117.84 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1771
0.1546
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC to NZD 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 0.1598, compared to 0.1708 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1598
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1708

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0074 NZD (High: 0.1623 / Low: 0.1548). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 NZD (High: 0.1592 / Low: 0.1559).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1752) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1622), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0130 (+8.04%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1752
2017 Avg (October) 0.1622

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1616 0.1552 0.1576
February 0.1586 0.1545 0.1564
March 0.1592 0.1559 0.1576
April 0.1623 0.1548 0.1579
May 0.1665 0.1623 0.1644
June 0.1692 0.1622 0.1647
July 0.1703 0.1670 0.1683
August 0.1743 0.1682 0.1716
September 0.1754 0.1710 0.1732
October 0.1781 0.1731 0.1752
November 0.1719 0.1661 0.1688
December 0.1707 0.1647 0.1680