YEARLY HIGH
0.0344 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0295 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0314 GBP

2018 HNL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0306 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0344 was down 5.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0363, 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 172 GBP
2017 Average 165 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 147 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.56 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0328
0.0298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to GBP 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 0.0307, compared to 0.0320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0023 GBP (High: 0.0344 / Low: 0.0320). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0316 / Low: 0.0310).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0325) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0316), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+3.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0325
2017 Avg (December) 0.0316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0314 0.0298 0.0306
February 0.0308 0.0297 0.0303
March 0.0307 0.0297 0.0303
April 0.0307 0.0295 0.0300
May 0.0316 0.0310 0.0312
June 0.0319 0.0311 0.0314
July 0.0320 0.0313 0.0317
August 0.0328 0.0317 0.0324
September 0.0323 0.0313 0.0319
October 0.0327 0.0314 0.0319
November 0.0325 0.0315 0.0319
December 0.0344 0.0320 0.0325