2018 HNL to XPF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 HNL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the HNL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 4.5996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 4.0372.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5624 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1399 to the December average rate of 4.3240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.5996 was down 7.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.9539, 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 XPF 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 4.1578, compared to 4.2972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1394 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.3428 XPF (High: 4.5996 / Low: 4.2568). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0574 XPF (High: 4.2808 / Low: 4.2234).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 4.3240) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.2634), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0606 (+1.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.2312 | 4.0607 | 4.1399 |
| February | 4.1449 | 4.0372 | 4.0954 |
| March | 4.1196 | 4.0539 | 4.0945 |
| April | 4.1740 | 4.0681 | 4.1071 |
| May | 4.3295 | 4.1992 | 4.2462 |
| June | 4.2993 | 4.2085 | 4.2639 |
| July | 4.2808 | 4.2234 | 4.2552 |
| August | 4.3797 | 4.2453 | 4.3070 |
| September | 4.2960 | 4.2075 | 4.2585 |
| October | 4.3742 | 4.2766 | 4.3135 |
| November | 4.4064 | 4.2886 | 4.3252 |
| December | 4.5996 | 4.2568 | 4.3240 |