Switch .com Best Exchange Rates .com Best Exchange Rates .com Best Exchange Rates
BER

NZD to USD Rates - 2026 Forecast

Analysis of recent kiwi → dollar forecasts for 2026. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest New Zealand dollar to US dollar performance and trends.

 

NZD/USD Outlook:

NZD/USD is slightly positive but likely to move sideways as it trades above its 90-day average and is near recent highs. However, the lack of a clear driver may limit significant movement.

Key drivers:

• Rate gap: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) maintains higher rates compared to the US Federal Reserve, supporting demand for NZD.

• Risk/commodities: Oil prices are showing some volatility, but this generally supports the NZD as it is a commodity-linked currency.

• One macro factor: An expected improvement in New Zealand business confidence could provide additional support for the NZD.

Range:

NZD/USD is likely to drift within its recent 3-month range, holding around current levels.

What could change it:

• Upside risk: A significant rebound in China’s economic activity could strengthen demand for NZD.

• Downside risk: Increased geopolitical tensions may push investors towards safe-haven currencies, pressuring the NZD.

NZD-USD Rate Calculator

 
   
   
   
   
 
   
 
 

NZD to USD Market Data

New Zealand dollar (NZD) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.

 
Sell NZD   →   Buy USD
1 NZD =
0.5880We compare provider deals to this wholesale mid-market rate. Read more
USD
1d+0.8%▲
30dLows◒
NZD to USD at 0.5937 is just 0.9% above its 3-month average of 0.5882, having traded in a relatively stable 6.1% range from 0.5730 to 0.6077
|
Tracker

Manage Tracker   

  1 USD = 1.7006 NZD

Compare & Save - New Zealand dollar to US dollar

Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare New Zealand dollar (NZD) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

Use our NZD to USD calculator to see how much you could save on your international money transfers. makes it easy to compare the Total Cost you are being charged on Kiwi to Dollar currency rates and the possible savings of using various providers.

 
 

Will the New Zealand dollar rise against the US dollar?

This is always a difficult question as exchange rates are influenced by many factors, so a good method to consider the New Zealand dollar vs US dollar current value is to look the NZD/USD historic rate and change over a range of periods.

The following table looks at the change in the NZD to USD exchange rate over periods from the previous week back to the last 10 years.

DateNZD/USDChangePeriod
19 Feb 2026
0.5970
0.7% ▼2 Week
05 Dec 2025
0.5777
2.6% ▲3 Month
05 Mar 2025
0.5728
3.5% ▲1 Year
06 Mar 2021
0.7169
17.3% ▼5 Year
07 Mar 2016
0.6794
12.7% ▼10 Year
10 Mar 2006
0.6423
7.7% ▼20 Year
NZD/USD historic rates & change to 05-Mar-2026

It is almost impossible to predict what an exchange rate will do in the future, the best approach is to monitor the currency markets and transact when an exchange rate moves in your favour.

To help with this you can add NZD/USD to your personalised Rate Tracker to track and benefit from currency movements.

 
Track Rate
 

Manage Tracker   

 

Rather than requiring you to set a target rate, our Rate Alerts keep you informed of recent trends and movements of currency pairs.

Add rates to your Rate Tracker and select to receive an daily email (mon-fri) or when a rate is trending

 

Forecasts disclaimer: Please be advised that the forecasts and analysis of market data presented on BestExchangeRates.com are solely a review and compilation of forecasts from various market experts and economists. These forecasts are not meant to reflect the opinions or views of BestExchangeRates.com or its affiliates, nor should they be construed as a recommendation or advice to engage in any financial transactions. Read more