YEARLY HIGH
12.2408 HNL
YEARLY LOW
11.4300 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.9555 HNL

2018 BBD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 12.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 11.4300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8108 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8147 to the December average rate of 12.1328, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.2408 was up 3.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.8690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,204 HNL
2017 Average 58,672 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 57,150 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,053.99 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.1705
11.7668
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 11.8558, compared to 12.0552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1994 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.8558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.8108 HNL (High: 12.2408 / Low: 11.4300). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 HNL (High: 11.8600 / Low: 11.8249).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8108
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 12.1328) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.8183), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3145 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 12.1328
2017 Avg (December) 11.8183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8863 11.7561 11.8147
February 11.8361 11.7597 11.8005
March 11.8546 11.7995 11.8142
April 11.8600 11.8249 11.8353
May 11.9518 11.8291 11.8869
June 12.0252 11.9023 11.9830
July 12.0250 11.9277 11.9905
August 12.0250 11.9415 12.0048
September 12.0550 12.0015 12.0260
October 12.0625 11.9762 12.0402
November 12.1980 12.0000 12.1369
December 12.2408 11.4300 12.1328