YEARLY HIGH
15.0753 HNL
YEARLY LOW
13.2697 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.4524 HNL

2018 BAM to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 15.0753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 13.2697.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8056 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7261 to the December average rate of 14.1214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.0753 was up 4.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.4948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 75,377 HNL
2017 Average 67,796 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 66,349 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,028.17 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.9842
14.0430
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM to HNL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 14.6820, compared to 14.2228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4592 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6820
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.2228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.0436 HNL (High: 14.3133 / Low: 13.2697). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2874 HNL (High: 15.0057 / Low: 14.7183).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.0436
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2874

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.4917 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4917

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14.9058) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8202), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0856 (+16.27%).

2018 Avg (February) 14.9058
2017 Avg (February) 12.8202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.0472 14.4300 14.7261
February 15.0753 14.7239 14.9058
March 15.0057 14.7183 14.8966
April 14.9968 14.6282 14.8740
May 14.6014 14.1046 14.3823
June 14.5330 14.1153 14.3069
July 14.7413 14.2302 14.3628
August 14.4243 13.9100 14.1802
September 14.6787 14.2145 14.3769
October 14.4647 13.9554 14.1481
November 14.5241 13.8974 14.1473
December 14.3133 13.2697 14.1214