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USD to NZD 2025 Forecasts

Analysis of recent dollar → kiwi forecasts for 2025. We collate forecasts from respected FX analysts together with the latest US dollar to New Zealand dollar performance and trends.

 

The recent movements in the USD to NZD exchange rate can be summarized by combining insights from analysts and market observations. Currently, the USD is trading at 1.6447, which is 2.2% below its three-month average of 1.6823. This reflects a recent volatile range, with the USD/NZD pair fluctuating between 1.6396 and 1.8068.

Following stronger-than-expected U.S. jobs data, including non-farm payrolls increasing to 147,000 in June from 144,000 in May, the USD has gained strength. These figures surpassed economists' expectations of 110,000 and coincided with a decline in the unemployment rate and a rise in the ISM services PMI. Analysts note that the robust job market signals may bolster expectations for continued Federal Reserve interest rate hikes, further enhancing the dollar's attractiveness to investors.

In contrast, the NZD has faced pressure due to a risk-off market sentiment, which typically impacts demand for this risk-sensitive currency. Analysts highlight that without significant data releases from New Zealand, the NZD may continue to be influenced by external market dynamics. The uncertainties surrounding global trade policies, particularly concerning potential tariffs from a future Trump presidency, could dampen the demand for New Zealand's key exports, thus affecting the NZD's resilience.

The USD's status as a safe-haven currency fosters its appreciation during periods of geopolitical tension or economic uncertainty. As the Federal Reserve's policies play a critical role in the dollar's trajectory, any continuation of strong employment data could suggest a more hawkish stance, causing further strength in the USD.

In summary, the current exchange rate reflects a complex interplay between favorable U.S. economic indicators and cautious market sentiment weighing on the NZD. Monitoring these factors closely can help businesses and individuals optimize their international transactions amidst fluctuating currency values.

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USD to NZD Market Data

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

 
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USD to NZD at 1.6447 is 2.2% below its 3-month average of 1.6823, having traded in a quite volatile 10.2% range from 1.6396 to 1.8068
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Exchange rates can vary significantly between different currency exchange providers, so it's important to compare US dollar (USD) to New Zealand dollar (NZD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.

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Will the US dollar rise against the New Zealand dollar?

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

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

DateUSD/NZDChangePeriod
20 Jun 2025
1.6743
1.6% 2 Week
05 Apr 2025
1.7872
7.8% 3 Month
04 Jul 2024
1.6359
0.7% 1 Year
05 Jul 2020
1.5296
7.7% 5 Year
07 Jul 2015
1.5017
9.7% 10 Year
09 Jul 2005
1.4887
10.6% 20 Year
USD/NZD historic rates & change to 04-Jul-2025

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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