2017 USD to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4706 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.3287 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4074 NZD

2017 USD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 1.4706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.3287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1419 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4045 to the December average rate of 1.4354, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4706 was down 5.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.5628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,353 NZD

2016 Average 7,181 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 6,644 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 709.36 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4617

1.3477

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 1.4126, compared to 1.4021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4126

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.0765 NZD (High: 1.4620 / Low: 1.3854). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 NZD (High: 1.3962 / Low: 1.3667).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0765

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0557 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 1.4522) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.4004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0518 (+3.70%).

2017 Avg (November) 1.4522

2016 Avg (November) 1.4004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4450	1.3699	1.4045
February	1.3962	1.3667	1.3853
March	1.4502	1.4051	1.4280
April	1.4566	1.4195	1.4339
May	1.4638	1.4114	1.4399
June	1.4162	1.3633	1.3842
July	1.3848	1.3287	1.3572
August	1.3930	1.3432	1.3687
September	1.3977	1.3625	1.3794
October	1.4620	1.3854	1.4197
November	1.4706	1.4375	1.4522
December	1.4649	1.4081	1.4354