2018 HNL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HNL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HNL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 70.4727. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 65.3321.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1407 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.7642 to the December average rate of 67.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 70.4727 was down 0.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.6883, 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 CDF 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 67.9954, compared to 67.4670 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5284 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.7088 CDF (High: 70.4727 / Low: 65.7639). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4531 CDF (High: 68.3306 / Low: 67.8775).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.7426 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 67.0133) against the same month in 2017 (average: 66.7559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2574 (+0.39%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68.3500 | 66.2209 | 67.7642 |
| February | 68.9725 | 67.6714 | 68.2471 |
| March | 68.7171 | 67.9643 | 68.4398 |
| April | 68.3306 | 67.8775 | 68.2215 |
| May | 68.2860 | 67.5491 | 67.9222 |
| June | 67.8439 | 67.1509 | 67.3779 |
| July | 69.2934 | 65.3321 | 67.5691 |
| August | 68.4681 | 67.2072 | 67.7484 |
| September | 68.3992 | 67.3993 | 67.9961 |
| October | 68.3202 | 66.7910 | 67.6089 |
| November | 68.0968 | 66.0243 | 66.8664 |
| December | 70.4727 | 65.7639 | 67.0133 |