YEARLY HIGH
18.0970 HNL
YEARLY LOW
14.5040 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0450 HNL

2018 BND to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 18.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 14.5040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5930 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8787 to the December average rate of 15.4691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0970 was up 2.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.7038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,485 HNL
2017 Average 85,035 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 72,520 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,965.09 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.2288
15.2182
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 17.6734, compared to 16.4167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2567 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6734
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.4167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 3.2625 HNL (High: 17.7665 / Low: 14.5040). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2723 HNL (High: 18.0748 / Low: 17.8025).

December Spread (Volatile) ±3.2625
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.2850 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2850

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 17.8787) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.3363), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5424 (+9.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 17.8787
2017 Avg (January) 16.3363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0970 17.6524 17.8787
February 18.0280 17.6796 17.8806
March 18.0748 17.8025 17.9629
April 18.0880 17.6825 17.9779
May 17.9683 16.2434 17.5989
June 18.0161 15.8361 16.7410
July 17.8960 15.8443 16.9421
August 17.5300 15.8076 15.9470
September 17.6220 15.8869 16.2889
October 17.4148 16.9958 17.0989
November 17.7332 15.4719 16.7541
December 17.7665 14.5040 15.4691