YEARLY HIGH
3.0919 INR
YEARLY LOW
2.6708 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8594 INR

2018 HNL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 3.0919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 2.6708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4211 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6935 to the December average rate of 2.9163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0919 was up 3.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9833, 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 15,459 INR
2017 Average 13,870 INR
Yearly Trough Low 13,354 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,105.57 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.0946
2.6570
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to INR 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 2.7700, compared to 2.9488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1788 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.2408 INR (High: 3.0907 / Low: 2.8499). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 INR (High: 2.7625 / Low: 2.7383).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2408
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0984 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 3.0581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7688), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2893 (+10.45%).

2018 Avg (October) 3.0581
2017 Avg (October) 2.7688

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7157 2.6708 2.6935
February 2.7636 2.7042 2.7309
March 2.7625 2.7383 2.7524
April 2.8285 2.7363 2.7744
May 2.8790 2.8127 2.8404
June 2.8715 2.7923 2.8284
July 2.8826 2.8461 2.8637
August 2.9601 2.8449 2.8965
September 3.0332 2.9565 2.9986
October 3.0919 3.0330 3.0581
November 3.0296 2.8591 2.9597
December 3.0907 2.8499 2.9163