YEARLY HIGH
0.0585 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0519 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0542 CAD

2018 HNL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0585. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.0519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0526 to the December average rate of 0.0554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0585 was down 0.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0588, 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 292 CAD
2017 Average 277 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 259 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.83 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0557
0.0523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to CAD 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0545 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0545

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0043 CAD (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0541). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 CAD (High: 0.0549 / Low: 0.0541).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0554) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0540), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.72%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0554
2017 Avg (December) 0.0540

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0532 0.0521 0.0526
February 0.0544 0.0519 0.0533
March 0.0555 0.0542 0.0547
April 0.0546 0.0530 0.0538
May 0.0547 0.0536 0.0541
June 0.0557 0.0539 0.0548
July 0.0552 0.0542 0.0548
August 0.0548 0.0538 0.0543
September 0.0548 0.0533 0.0542
October 0.0547 0.0532 0.0541
November 0.0549 0.0541 0.0544
December 0.0585 0.0541 0.0554