YEARLY HIGH
0.0787 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0735 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0750 AWG

2018 HNL to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0787. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0735.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0052 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0758 to the December average rate of 0.0742, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0787 was down 0.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0789, 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 394 AWG
2017 Average 383 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 368 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.08 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0761
0.0740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to AWG 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 0.0754, compared to 0.0745 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0745

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0052 AWG (High: 0.0787 / Low: 0.0735). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 AWG (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0745).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0742) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-1.92%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0742
2017 Avg (December) 0.0757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0761 0.0753 0.0758
February 0.0765 0.0755 0.0759
March 0.0757 0.0752 0.0755
April 0.0757 0.0750 0.0754
May 0.0757 0.0747 0.0752
June 0.0751 0.0743 0.0746
July 0.0750 0.0744 0.0746
August 0.0751 0.0745 0.0747
September 0.0750 0.0745 0.0748
October 0.0751 0.0746 0.0748
November 0.0750 0.0738 0.0742
December 0.0787 0.0735 0.0742