NZD/USD (NZDUSD)
NZD/USD is the exchange rate between the New Zealand Dollar (NZD) and the US Dollar (USD): how many units of the US Dollar are needed to buy one unit of the New Zealand Dollar. NZDUSD is one of the majors: the US dollar is always one side of the quote.
The pair is driven mainly by monetary policy from the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and the Federal Reserve (Fed), together with inflation, interest rates, labour-market data, GDP, commodity prices and overall risk sentiment. Because the US dollar is one side of the pair, liquidity is deep and spreads are usually tight, although the pair can still move sharply around central-bank decisions and inflation releases.
This page collects NZDUSD forecasts, technical analysis, economic-calendar events, key support and resistance levels, futures margin data and market statistics, updated on a regular basis.
Trading Specifications NZD/USD
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| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Symbol | NZD/USD (NZDUSD) |
| Asset Class | Forex Major Currency Pair |
| Base Currency | New Zealand Dollar (NZD) |
| Quote Currency | US Dollar (USD) |
| Min. Price Increment | 0.0001 (1 pip) |
| Trading Hours | 24 hours, Monday–Friday |
| Most Active Trading Period | London–New York overlap (approx. 12:00–16:00 UTC) |
| Key Market Drivers | the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), the Federal Reserve (Fed), interest-rate differentials and global risk sentiment |
Marginal Data NZD/USD
Margin
$1200
2026-10-08
Point Cost
$10.00
per 1 pp
Points
120 pp
margin / cost
Economic Calendar (High Impact Events) NZD/USD
Current Week (05.10–11.10)
| Time | Event | Cur. | Actual | Forecast | Prev. | Eff. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05.10 16:45 | S&P Global Services PMI | USD | 58.0 | 56.5 | — | |
| 05.10 17:00 | ISM Non-Manufacturing PMI | USD | 54.9 | 54.7 | 55.4 | ▲ |
| 07.10 17:30 | EIA Crude Oil Stocks Change | USD | -3.186 M | 1.070 M | 0.922 M | ▲ |
| 07.10 20:00 | 10-Year Note Auction | USD | 4.834% | — | ||
| 08.10 15:30 | Initial Jobless Claims | USD | 197 K | 190 K | 199 K | — |
| 08.10 20:00 | 30-Year Bond Auction | USD | 5.308% | — |
FAQ NZD/USD
What is NZD/USD?
NZD/USD, also written as NZDUSD, is the exchange rate between the New Zealand Dollar and the US Dollar — how many units of the US Dollar are needed to buy one New Zealand Dollar. It is one of the majors, so the US dollar is always one side of the quote.
Why does NZD/USD move?
The main long-term driver is the difference between the monetary policies of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) and the Federal Reserve (Fed). In the short term the pair reacts to inflation, employment and GDP releases, commodity prices and global risk sentiment.
Why is the interest-rate differential important?
When one central bank keeps rates higher than the other, assets in that currency usually look more attractive and capital tends to move towards it. A widening differential typically supports the higher-yielding currency, while a narrowing one works against it.
When is the most active trading period?
Liquidity in NZD/USD is highest during the London–New York overlap, roughly 12:00–16:00 UTC, when spreads are usually tighter. Asian-session moves often react to data from New Zealand.
What data is published on this page?
The page collects NZDUSD analysis, key support and resistance levels, economic-calendar events and futures margin data, and it is refreshed regularly.