YEARLY HIGH
0.0875 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0817 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0837 BBD

2018 HNL to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 0.0817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0846 to the December average rate of 0.0824, 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 0.0875 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0877, 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 437 BBD
2017 Average 426 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 408 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.98 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0850
0.0822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to BBD 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 0.0844, compared to 0.0830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0058 BBD (High: 0.0875 / Low: 0.0817). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0846 / Low: 0.0843).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0058
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0824) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0846), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-2.56%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0824
2017 Avg (December) 0.0846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0851 0.0841 0.0846
February 0.0850 0.0845 0.0847
March 0.0847 0.0844 0.0846
April 0.0846 0.0843 0.0845
May 0.0845 0.0837 0.0841
June 0.0840 0.0832 0.0835
July 0.0838 0.0832 0.0834
August 0.0837 0.0832 0.0833
September 0.0833 0.0830 0.0832
October 0.0835 0.0829 0.0831
November 0.0833 0.0820 0.0824
December 0.0875 0.0817 0.0824