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New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX (NZDUSD=X)
Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Drawdowns
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Performance

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Returns By Period

New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX (NZDUSD=X) returned 5.17% year-to-date (YTD) and -4.06% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, NZDUSD=X returned -2.07% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.89%.


NZDUSD=X

YTD

5.17%

1M

-1.52%

6M

0.34%

1Y

-4.06%

5Y*

-0.50%

10Y*

-2.07%

^GSPC (Benchmark)

YTD

1.30%

1M

12.79%

6M

1.49%

1Y

12.35%

5Y*

15.12%

10Y*

10.89%

*Annualized

Monthly Returns

The table below presents the monthly returns of NZDUSD=X, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20250.77%-0.69%1.45%4.53%-0.89%5.17%
2024-3.31%-0.44%-1.81%-1.52%4.35%-0.94%-2.24%5.06%1.58%-5.86%-1.02%-5.44%-11.55%
20231.43%-3.99%1.21%-1.18%-2.62%1.71%1.37%-3.93%0.52%-2.84%5.63%2.76%-0.39%
2022-3.66%2.81%2.59%-6.89%0.88%-4.18%0.75%-2.69%-8.58%3.91%8.27%0.86%-6.98%
20210.07%0.60%-3.46%2.53%1.51%-3.94%-0.11%1.00%-2.09%3.87%-4.79%0.04%-5.02%
2020-4.07%-3.27%-4.75%2.86%1.26%4.05%2.79%1.51%-1.81%0.09%6.12%2.34%6.67%
20192.96%-1.59%-0.06%-1.90%-2.08%2.80%-2.40%-3.81%-0.71%2.40%0.14%4.92%0.28%
20183.91%-2.08%0.33%-2.76%-0.53%-3.33%0.75%-2.89%-0.03%-1.53%5.57%-2.34%-5.21%
20175.26%-1.59%-2.57%-1.98%3.15%3.53%2.47%-4.46%0.38%-5.00%-0.22%3.75%2.09%
2016-5.22%1.84%4.78%1.01%-3.10%5.52%1.01%0.64%0.46%-1.83%-0.94%-1.98%1.70%
2015-6.91%4.16%-1.22%1.96%-6.75%-4.76%-2.66%-3.77%0.93%5.91%-2.82%3.72%-12.47%
2014-1.47%3.76%3.39%-0.69%-1.35%3.05%-2.97%-1.61%-6.60%-0.35%0.89%-0.66%-4.98%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current rank of NZDUSD=X is 32, indicating average performance compared to other currencies on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of NZDUSD=X is 3232
Overall Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of NZDUSD=X is 3030
Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of NZDUSD=X is 2727
Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of NZDUSD=X is 3232
Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of NZDUSD=X is 3333
Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of NZDUSD=X is 3636
Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators

The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX (NZDUSD=X) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.


The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX Sharpe ratios as of May 18, 2025 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: -0.37
  • 5-Year: -0.02
  • 10-Year: -0.21
  • All Time: -0.10

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time. For deeper analysis or to customize the calculation, use the Sharpe ratio tool.


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Drawdowns

Drawdowns Chart

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.


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Worst Drawdowns

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX was 73.68%, occurring on Nov 21, 2000. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current New Zealand Dollar/US Dollar FX drawdown is 60.52%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-73.68%Nov 7, 19736922Nov 21, 2000
-3.41%Jul 10, 19736Jul 17, 197338Sep 10, 197344
-1.5%Mar 8, 19732Mar 9, 197323Apr 11, 197325
-1.46%Apr 17, 197342Jun 14, 197316Jul 9, 197358
-0.79%Apr 5, 1972124Oct 4, 197218Nov 1, 1972142

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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