YEARLY HIGH
0.1607 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1500 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1536 AED

2018 HNL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.1607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1554 to the December average rate of 0.1514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1607 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1610, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 803 AED
2017 Average 783 AED
Yearly Trough Low 750 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.24 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1561
0.1509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to AED 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 0.1549, compared to 0.1524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0106 AED (High: 0.1607 / Low: 0.1500). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AED (High: 0.1553 / Low: 0.1549).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1514) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1554), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0040 (-2.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1514
2017 Avg (December) 0.1554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1562 0.1545 0.1554
February 0.1562 0.1552 0.1556
March 0.1556 0.1549 0.1554
April 0.1553 0.1549 0.1552
May 0.1553 0.1537 0.1545
June 0.1543 0.1527 0.1533
July 0.1540 0.1527 0.1532
August 0.1538 0.1527 0.1530
September 0.1530 0.1524 0.1527
October 0.1534 0.1522 0.1525
November 0.1530 0.1506 0.1513
December 0.1607 0.1500 0.1514