Historical New Zealand Dollar to US Dollar exchange rates for the full year 2026
| Date | Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | 0.5921 | -0.007% |
| March 4, 2026 | 0.5921 | +0.441% |
| March 3, 2026 | 0.5895 | -0.681% |
| March 2, 2026 | 0.5935 | -0.796% |
| February 27, 2026 | 0.5983 | -0.127% |
| February 26, 2026 | 0.5991 | +0.286% |
| February 25, 2026 | 0.5974 | +0.343% |
| February 24, 2026 | 0.5953 | -0.226% |
| February 23, 2026 | 0.5967 | +0.210% |
| February 20, 2026 | 0.5954 | -0.057% |
| February 19, 2026 | 0.5958 | -0.766% |
| February 18, 2026 | 0.6004 | -0.383% |
| February 17, 2026 | 0.6027 | -0.245% |
| February 16, 2026 | 0.6041 | +0.297% |
| February 13, 2026 | 0.6024 | -0.633% |
| February 12, 2026 | 0.6062 | +0.031% |
| February 11, 2026 | 0.6060 | +0.305% |
| February 10, 2026 | 0.6042 | +0.058% |
| February 9, 2026 | 0.6038 | +0.719% |
| February 6, 2026 | 0.5995 | -0.018% |
| February 5, 2026 | 0.5996 | -0.562% |
| February 4, 2026 | 0.6030 | -0.197% |
| February 3, 2026 | 0.6042 | +0.554% |
| February 2, 2026 | 0.6009 | -0.891% |
| January 30, 2026 | 0.6063 | -0.262% |
| January 29, 2026 | 0.6079 | +0.813% |
| January 28, 2026 | 0.6030 | +0.619% |
| January 27, 2026 | 0.5992 | +0.635% |
| January 26, 2026 | 0.5955 | +0.688% |
| January 23, 2026 | 0.5914 | +0.585% |
| January 22, 2026 | 0.5880 | +0.266% |
| January 21, 2026 | 0.5864 | +0.488% |
| January 20, 2026 | 0.5835 | +0.835% |
| January 19, 2026 | 0.5787 | +0.523% |
| January 16, 2026 | 0.5757 | +0.272% |
| January 15, 2026 | 0.5741 | +0.049% |
| January 14, 2026 | 0.5739 | -0.380% |
| January 13, 2026 | 0.5761 | -0.132% |
| January 12, 2026 | 0.5768 | +0.770% |
| January 9, 2026 | 0.5724 | -0.411% |
| January 8, 2026 | 0.5748 | -0.633% |
| January 7, 2026 | 0.5784 | -0.038% |
| January 6, 2026 | 0.5786 | +0.687% |
| January 5, 2026 | 0.5747 | -0.385% |
| January 2, 2026 | 0.5769 | +0.062% |
| December 31, 2025 | 0.5766 | — |
The NZD/USD exchange rate averaged 0.5920 in 2026, trading between a low of 0.5724 and a high of 0.6079,a range of 6.2% over the year. The rate rose by 2.69% over the full year, from 0.5766 at the opening of 2026 to 0.5921 at year-end.
Q1 (2026): January through March averaged 0.5757, a -0.14% move from the 2026 opening rate of 0.5766.
Q2 (2026): April through June averaged 0.5930, up 3.00% from Q1.
Q3 (2026): July through September averaged 0.6032, a +1.72% change from Q2.
Q4 (2026): October through December averaged 0.5954, closing the year at 0.5921, a 2.69% gain for NZD against USD from the 2026 open.
Annualized volatility for NZD/USD in 2026 was 7.7%, calculated as the annualized standard deviation of daily log returns across 46 trading days. For reference, major currency pairs average 5–10% annualized volatility in calm years and 12–20% during significant policy or market disruptions. Volatility above 10% generally indicates conditions where hedging currency exposure was material for businesses and travelers with significant NZD/USD exposure.
| Month | Avg Rate | High | Low | vs Prior Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.5844 | 0.6079 | 0.5724 | — |
| February | 0.6007 | 0.6062 | 0.5953 | +2.80% |
| March | 0.5918 | 0.5935 | 0.5895 | -1.49% |
What was the NZD to USD exchange rate in 2026?
The NZD/USD rate averaged 0.5920 in 2026, ranging from a low of 0.5724 to a high of 0.6079.
What was the highest NZD/USD rate in 2026?
The highest NZD to USD rate recorded in 2026 was 0.6079. The lowest was 0.5724.
How much did the NZD/USD rate change in 2026?
The NZD/USD rate rose by 2.69% in 2026, from 0.5766 to 0.5921.
What was the NZD/USD annual trading range in 2026?
The NZD/USD pair traded in a range of 0.5724 to 0.6079 in 2026,a spread of 6.2% between the year's low and high.
Was 2026 a good year to exchange NZD to USD?
The NZD/USD rate rose 2.69% over 2026, closing at 0.5921. For those converting NZD to USD, the year-end rate was more favorable than the start of year. Historical data like this can provide useful context when planning future currency exchanges.
Where can I find NZD/USD rates for other years?
LiveRates.io provides complete daily historical rates for NZD/USD going back to 2000. Use the year navigation above to view adjacent years, or visit the main NZD to USD page for current rates, a 30-day chart, and links to all available historical years.