2018 NZD to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

81.2284 JPY

YEARLY LOW

72.4052 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

76.4029 JPY

2018 NZD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NZD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 81.2284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 72.4052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.8232 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.4855 to the December average rate of 76.3264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 81.2284 was down 2.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 83.6600, 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 406,142 JPY

2017 Average 398,568 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 362,026 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,115.78 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

81.1804

72.8410

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD to JPY 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 77.7793, compared to 75.0265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7529 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 77.7793

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.0265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.9924 JPY (High: 78.6888 / Low: 73.6964). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5460 JPY (High: 81.2284 / Low: 79.6823).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9924

January Spread (Stable) ±1.5460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.9283 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9283

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 80.4855) against the same month in 2017 (average: 81.9065), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4211 (-1.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 80.4855

2017 Avg (January) 81.9065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	81.2284	79.6823	80.4855
February	80.9506	76.8526	78.8048
March	78.1220	75.7330	76.8764
April	79.1357	76.1950	77.8852
May	77.1708	74.6731	76.2426
June	77.5184	74.6109	76.3816
July	76.6147	74.4007	75.6416
August	75.8469	72.5050	73.9706
September	75.3652	72.4700	73.9245
October	75.2430	72.4052	73.5359
November	78.0254	74.9561	76.7599
December	78.6888	73.6964	76.3264