2018 XDR to NZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1678 NZD

YEARLY LOW

1.9587 NZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0496 NZD

2018 XDR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 7, valuing the pair at 2.1678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 1.9587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2091 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9826 to the December average rate of 2.0446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1678 was up 4.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,839 NZD

2017 Average 9,760 NZD

Yearly Trough Low 9,794 NZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,045.58 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1537

1.9670

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 2.0112, compared to 2.0881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0112

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0773 NZD (High: 2.0975 / Low: 2.0202). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0397 NZD (High: 2.0064 / Low: 1.9667).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0773

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0397

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0850 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.1381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.0008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1373 (+6.86%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.1381

2017 Avg (October) 2.0008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0126	1.9587	1.9826
February	2.0064	1.9667	1.9889
March	2.0210	1.9790	2.0030
April	2.0439	1.9712	2.0034
May	2.0837	2.0222	2.0508
June	2.0805	2.0152	2.0384
July	2.0950	2.0533	2.0687
August	2.1247	2.0653	2.0994
September	2.1490	2.1004	2.1248
October	2.1678	2.1149	2.1381
November	2.0975	2.0202	2.0531
December	2.0800	2.0059	2.0446