NZD/CAD Forex Trading
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What Is NZD/CAD Trading?
NZD/CAD refers to the currency pair that represents the exchange rate between the New Zealand dollar
(also known as the “Kiwi”) and the Canadian dollar (also known as the “Loonie”) in the foreign
exchange (forex) market. In this pairing, the value of one New Zealand dollar is measured in terms
of Canadian dollars.
For example, if the Kiwi/Loonie exchange rate is 0.85, it means that 1 New Zealand dollar is
equivalent to 0.85 Canadian dollars.
The New Zealand dollar and the Canadian dollar are called commodity currencies; the economies of
these countries heavily depend on the export of commodities. Canada is a significant exporter of
oil, natural gas, minerals (including gold), and other natural resources. The Canadian dollar's
value is closely tied to changes in oil prices. New Zealand is a major exporter of dairy products,
meat, wool, and other agricultural goods. The New Zealand dollar's value can be impacted by
fluctuations in global agricultural prices.
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NZD/CAD Historical Performance
In the 2000s, the NZD/CAD FX exchange rate experienced periods of volatility due to changes in
global commodity prices, especially dairy and oil. Economic conditions and interest rate
differentials between the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada also played a role.
From the end of 2000 to the beginning of 2004, the pair surged from 0.6 to 0.9.
After that, the pair corrected, and by the beginning of 2009, it lost almost all previous gains,
plunging to 0.62. The global financial crisis had ripple effects on the forex market, including
the Kiwi/Loonie pairing. Risk sentiment and economic instability influenced the exchange rate.
As the Kiwi is considered a riskier asset, it lost value significantly during the crisis.
However, the New Zealand dollar managed to change the situation, and a decline was followed by a
solid uptrend - the price reached above 0.95 by March 2014. After a consolidation, a new
downtrend came into force in the second half of 2017, so that the pair tested lows below 0.80.
Major Factors That Affect the NZD/CAD Pair
The exchange rate between the New Zealand dollar and the Canadian dollar is influenced by a
variety of factors that impact the supply and demand for them.
As it was mentioned above, both New Zealand and Canada are major commodity exporters. Changes in
the prices of commodities such as dairy products, agricultural goods, oil, and minerals can
influence their respective currencies. When commodity prices rise, it can benefit the exporting
country's currency.
Differences in interest rates set by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand and the Bank of Canada can
impact the exchange rate. Higher interest rates in one country compared to the other can attract
foreign investors seeking higher yields, potentially leading to currency appreciation.
Economic data, including inflation, labour market, foreign trade, business confidence, consumer
sentiment, and GDP growth in both New Zealand and Canada, can influence market sentiment and
impact the exchange rate.
Global economic and political events can impact the exchange rate. Both currencies can be
influenced by market sentiment and perceived risk. For example, the New Zealand Dollar is often
considered riskier.
The NZD/CAD pair might also be influenced by movements in other currency pairs, such as USD/CAD
and AUD/NZD, due to correlated economic factors.