YEARLY HIGH
3.6584 HNL
YEARLY LOW
3.4865 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5836 HNL

2020 BOB to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 3.6584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 3.4865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1719 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5842 to the December average rate of 3.5167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6584 was up 0.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,292 HNL
2019 Average 17,761 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 17,432 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 859.74 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6306
3.5063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 3.6046, compared to 3.5627 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5627

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.1064 HNL (High: 3.6584 / Low: 3.5520). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0261 HNL (High: 3.5920 / Low: 3.5659).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1064
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0214 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0214

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.5842) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.5364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0478 (+1.35%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.5842
2019 Avg (January) 3.5364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6584 3.5520 3.5842
February 3.6069 3.5612 3.5893
March 3.6458 3.5833 3.6116
April 3.6397 3.6004 3.6131
May 3.6404 3.5939 3.6202
June 3.6193 3.5896 3.6092
July 3.6164 3.5839 3.6026
August 3.6091 3.5701 3.5812
September 3.5920 3.5659 3.5783
October 3.5713 3.5438 3.5592
November 3.5654 3.5146 3.5380
December 3.5410 3.4865 3.5167