YEARLY HIGH
66.0109 LBP
YEARLY LOW
61.6816 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.2758 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HNL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 330,055 LBP
2017 Average 321,453 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 308,408 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,646.36 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

64.3455
62.0172
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 63.8297
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.7219

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.3293
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (December) 62.2113
2017 Avg (December) 64.1350

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