YEARLY HIGH
402.0140 GNF
YEARLY LOW
371.8257 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
378.5292 GNF

2018 HNL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 402.0140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 371.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1883 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 381.2255 to the December average rate of 377.4060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 402.0140 was down 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 412.8078, 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 2,010,070 GNF
2017 Average 1,943,877 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,859,128 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,941.47 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

382.2912
374.6694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to GNF 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 380.2247, compared to 376.8337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.3910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 380.2247
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.8337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 29.4498 GNF (High: 402.0140 / Low: 372.5642). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1260 GNF (High: 381.6801 / Low: 380.5541).

December Spread (Volatile) ±29.4498
March Spread (Stable) ±1.1260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.3437 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 377.4060) against the same month in 2017 (average: 381.5402), the exchange rate shifted by -4.1342 (-1.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 377.4060
2017 Avg (December) 381.5402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 383.0434 378.8809 381.2255
February 382.9069 380.7457 381.6560
March 381.6801 380.5541 381.2315
April 381.8226 379.3350 381.0684
May 381.1685 376.9540 379.2552
June 379.6529 375.6707 376.9115
July 379.2737 375.3493 377.3703
August 378.5359 371.8257 376.8330
September 378.7350 375.5359 376.9348
October 378.6876 375.6454 377.1532
November 377.3158 372.3541 375.3045
December 402.0140 372.5642 377.4060