2018 HNL to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HNL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HNL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 66.0109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 61.6816.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3293 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 64.0855 to the December average rate of 62.2113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66.0109 was up 0.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 65.9782, 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 LBP 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 63.8297, compared to 62.7219 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1078 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 4.3293 LBP (High: 66.0109 / Low: 61.6816). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4680 LBP (High: 63.0565 / Low: 62.5884).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5661 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 62.2113) against the same month in 2017 (average: 64.1350), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9237 (-3.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.7148 | 63.6238 | 64.0855 |
| February | 64.4498 | 63.8315 | 64.1515 |
| March | 64.4851 | 63.9269 | 64.1115 |
| April | 64.2362 | 63.6175 | 63.8834 |
| May | 64.2626 | 63.1827 | 63.6563 |
| June | 63.4028 | 62.7695 | 63.0902 |
| July | 63.2919 | 62.7333 | 63.0412 |
| August | 63.3600 | 62.8404 | 63.0157 |
| September | 63.2552 | 62.6710 | 62.9359 |
| October | 63.0565 | 62.5884 | 62.8093 |
| November | 63.1275 | 61.9623 | 62.3183 |
| December | 66.0109 | 61.6816 | 62.2113 |