YEARLY HIGH
21.2528 AMD
YEARLY LOW
19.7929 AMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.1992 AMD

2018 HNL to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 21.2528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 19.7929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4599 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4290 to the December average rate of 19.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.2528 was down 0.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.2999, 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 106,264 AMD
2017 Average 102,788 AMD
Yearly Trough Low 98,964 AMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,299.68 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4738
19.9361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to AMD 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 20.3332, compared to 20.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.4599 AMD (High: 21.2528 / Low: 19.7929). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1129 AMD (High: 20.3800 / Low: 20.2670).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4599
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1129

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 19.9809) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.4535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4726 (-2.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 19.9809
2017 Avg (December) 20.4535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.5621 20.3014 20.4290
February 20.5432 20.3212 20.3963
March 20.3800 20.2670 20.3345
April 20.5083 20.2105 20.3238
May 20.5688 20.1809 20.3668
June 20.2673 20.0465 20.1490
July 20.1681 19.9624 20.0641
August 20.1612 20.0099 20.0760
September 20.2224 19.9575 20.1142
October 20.2228 20.0291 20.1360
November 20.2364 19.8403 20.0196
December 21.2528 19.7929 19.9809