2018 HNL to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HNL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HNL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 79.3967. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 73.1270.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2696 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 74.6147 to the December average rate of 74.5144, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 79.3967 was up 5.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 75.2881, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
HNL to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 74.5878, compared to 74.1150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4728 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 6.2236 BIF (High: 79.3967 / Low: 73.1730). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5995 BIF (High: 74.1897 / Low: 73.5902).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.5272 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 74.5144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.4055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1089 (+0.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75.3229 | 74.1540 | 74.6147 |
| February | 75.2994 | 74.3289 | 74.7839 |
| March | 75.4338 | 74.3239 | 74.7562 |
| April | 75.2905 | 74.2631 | 74.8536 |
| May | 75.2444 | 73.7212 | 74.5228 |
| June | 74.6723 | 73.4605 | 73.9956 |
| July | 74.4578 | 73.2888 | 73.8617 |
| August | 74.3235 | 73.6006 | 73.9493 |
| September | 74.1897 | 73.5902 | 73.8282 |
| October | 75.3162 | 73.6596 | 74.3919 |
| November | 74.8915 | 73.1270 | 74.1443 |
| December | 79.3967 | 73.1730 | 74.5144 |