YEARLY HIGH
0.0315 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0290 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0295 XDR

2018 HNL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HNL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.0315. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.0290.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0315 was down 3.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0326, 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 157 XDR
2017 Average 154 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 145 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.45 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0298
0.0291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL to XDR 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 0.0293, compared to 0.0297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0021 XDR (High: 0.0315 / Low: 0.0294). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 XDR (High: 0.0297 / Low: 0.0296).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0296) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0299), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.85%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0296
2017 Avg (December) 0.0299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0298 0.0290 0.0294
February 0.0294 0.0290 0.0292
March 0.0293 0.0290 0.0291
April 0.0294 0.0290 0.0291
May 0.0297 0.0294 0.0295
June 0.0297 0.0292 0.0295
July 0.0298 0.0295 0.0297
August 0.0299 0.0297 0.0298
September 0.0297 0.0296 0.0297
October 0.0300 0.0297 0.0298
November 0.0300 0.0295 0.0296
December 0.0315 0.0294 0.0296