YEARLY HIGH
0.3944 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.3320 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3636 SEK

2018 HNL to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.3944. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0624 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3405 to the December average rate of 0.3726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3944 was down 0.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3952, 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 1,972 SEK
2017 Average 1,820 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 1,660 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 311.98 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3816
0.3368
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to SEK 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 0.3539, compared to 0.3733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0281 SEK (High: 0.3944 / Low: 0.3662). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 SEK (High: 0.3535 / Low: 0.3458).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0281
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0180 (+5.08%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3726
2017 Avg (December) 0.3546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3484 0.3331 0.3405
February 0.3512 0.3320 0.3410
March 0.3535 0.3458 0.3488
April 0.3696 0.3507 0.3576
May 0.3770 0.3619 0.3682
June 0.3762 0.3583 0.3675
July 0.3734 0.3629 0.3680
August 0.3832 0.3668 0.3778
September 0.3810 0.3650 0.3725
October 0.3812 0.3701 0.3757
November 0.3793 0.3702 0.3733
December 0.3944 0.3662 0.3726