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NZD to USD 2026 Forecasts

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: Slightly positive, but likely to move sideways as the rate is above its recent average but lacks a clear driver for sustained gains.

Key drivers:

• Rate gap: The Reserve Bank of New Zealand's hawkish stance contrasts with the US Federal Reserve's plans for rate cuts, favoring the NZD.

• Risk/commodities: Improved global risk appetite has supported the NZD, while rising oil prices have generally buoyed commodity-linked currencies, including New Zealand's.

• One macro factor: New Zealand's recent inflation surge, reaching 3.1%, suggests potential monetary tightening, which could bolster the NZD moving forward.

Range: The NZD/USD is likely to hold within its recent range as current conditions suggest limited volatility.

What could change it:

• Upside risk: An unexpected stronger performance in New Zealand economic data could push the NZD higher.

• Downside risk: Increased geopolitical tensions affecting the US could lead to a stronger dollar, weighing on the NZD/USD exchange rate.

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NZD to USD Market Data

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

 
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NZD to USD is at 7-day lows near 0.5997, 3.7% above its 3-month average of 0.5784, having traded in a fairly volatile 8.7% range from 0.5590 to 0.6077
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  1 USD = 1.6732 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.

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.

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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