EUR to NZD in August 2026: high, low, average
Updated September 26, 2026
The euro averaged 1.9623 New Zealand dollars in August 2026, across 21 ECB reference rates. The month moved in waves rather than in one direction. The high of 1.9738 came on August 19, and just two fixings later, on August 21, the euro touched its low of 1.9541. Over the full month it ended 0.19% lower, at 1.9599.
Waves, not a trend
Plot the daily rates and you see three waves:
- August 3 to 7. A dip to 1.9568 on August 4, a jump of 0.57% on August 5 to 1.968, then a settle between 1.9619 and 1.9646.
- August 10 to 17. A climb to 1.9735 on August 13, then two falls in a row, down to 1.9593.
- August 18 to 31. A rise to the high of 1.9738, then the sharpest drop of the month, 0.59% on August 21, and a quiet final week between 1.9541 and 1.9599.
The euro rose on 12 fixings and fell on 9, yet ended the month lower, because the falls were larger on average.
EUR/NZD, August 2026
| Day | Rate (NZD) | Daily change |
|---|---|---|
| August 3 | 1.9636 | +0.24% |
| August 4 | 1.9568 | -0.35% |
| August 5 | 1.968 | +0.57% |
| August 6 | 1.9619 | -0.31% |
| August 7 | 1.9646 | +0.14% |
| August 10 | 1.9613 | -0.17% |
| August 11 | 1.9626 | +0.07% |
| August 12 | 1.9675 | +0.25% |
| August 13 | 1.9735 | +0.3% |
| August 14 | 1.9642 | -0.47% |
| August 17 | 1.9593 | -0.25% |
| August 18 | 1.9672 | +0.4% |
| August 19 | 1.9738 | +0.34% |
| August 20 | 1.9657 | -0.41% |
| August 21 | 1.9541 | -0.59% |
| August 24 | 1.9567 | +0.13% |
| August 25 | 1.9547 | -0.1% |
| August 26 | 1.9582 | +0.18% |
| August 27 | 1.9566 | -0.08% |
| August 28 | 1.9585 | +0.1% |
| August 31 | 1.9599 | +0.07% |
Key numbers
- Average: 1.9623
- High: 1.9738 on August 19
- Low: 1.9541 on August 21
- Range: 1.01%
- July 2026 average: 1.9768, so August was 0.73% lower
- August 2025 average: 1.9721, so August 2026 was 0.5% lower
What it means for travellers and migrants
New Zealand attracts many European visitors, working holiday makers and migrants. For them, a lower EUR/NZD rate means fewer New Zealand dollars per euro.
Planning a trip. August was a little more expensive for euro holders than July. The difference is small compared with airfares and accommodation, but on a long stay it adds up.
Moving savings. For a larger transfer, the difference between the high on August 19 and the low on August 21 was about 1%, which on a house deposit is worth checking.
New Zealanders in Europe. Kiwis working in Ireland, Germany or the Netherlands and sending euros home received slightly fewer New Zealand dollars than in July. At the monthly average one New Zealand dollar bought 0.50961 euros.
For trade
New Zealand exports dairy, meat, wine and fruit to Europe, much of it priced in euros or in dollars. A lower EUR/NZD rate means euro revenue converts into fewer New Zealand dollars. European exporters selling cars, machinery and pharmaceuticals to New Zealand find their goods slightly more competitive when priced in New Zealand dollars.
Where the rate comes from
The ECB publishes the New Zealand dollar in its daily list of euro reference rates, around 16:00 Central European Time. That is overnight in New Zealand, so the ECB fixing reflects European trading hours. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand publishes its own rates at a different time.
What to do
- Find the rate for a date on EUR/NZD daily rates in August 2026.
- Check the high of the month on EUR/NZD on the high day of the month.
- See all months of the year on EUR/NZD in 2026.
- See the EUR to NZD exchange rate today, and use the 100 EUR to NZD converter for travel money.
Questions and answers
What was the average EUR to NZD rate in August 2026?
The euro averaged 1.9623 New Zealand dollars across 21 ECB reference rates in August 2026.
When did EUR/NZD peak in August 2026?
On August 19, 2026, at 1.9738 New Zealand dollars per euro. The low came on August 21 at 1.9541.
Was the euro weaker against the New Zealand dollar than in July 2026?
Yes. The August average of 1.9623 was 0.73% below the July average of 1.9768.