YEARLY HIGH
0.0436 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0390 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0409 CHF

2018 HNL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0436. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0407 to the December average rate of 0.0409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0436 was down 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0444, 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 218 CHF
2017 Average 210 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 195 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.94 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0422
0.0394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to CHF 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 0.0408, compared to 0.0411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0408
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0033 CHF (High: 0.0436 / Low: 0.0403). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CHF (High: 0.0415 / Low: 0.0409).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0409) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.98%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0409
2017 Avg (December) 0.0417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0416 0.0395 0.0407
February 0.0400 0.0390 0.0396
March 0.0404 0.0397 0.0401
April 0.0419 0.0404 0.0409
May 0.0425 0.0412 0.0419
June 0.0415 0.0409 0.0413
July 0.0418 0.0412 0.0415
August 0.0415 0.0403 0.0412
September 0.0407 0.0399 0.0403
October 0.0418 0.0408 0.0413
November 0.0419 0.0407 0.0412
December 0.0436 0.0403 0.0409