YEARLY HIGH
0.1945 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.1446 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1673 HNL

2018 LRD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LRD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1945. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0499 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1863 to the December average rate of 0.1540, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1945 was down 25.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 972 HNL
2017 Average 1,140 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 723 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.30 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1903
0.1504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to HNL 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 0.1800, compared to 0.1547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0136 HNL (High: 0.1945 / Low: 0.1809). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 HNL (High: 0.1812 / Low: 0.1797).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0136
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0138 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1870) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0629 (-25.18%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1870
2017 Avg (February) 0.2499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1925 0.1831 0.1863
February 0.1945 0.1809 0.1870
March 0.1812 0.1797 0.1803
April 0.1816 0.1793 0.1806
May 0.1806 0.1728 0.1776
June 0.1732 0.1603 0.1684
July 0.1602 0.1486 0.1546
August 0.1585 0.1548 0.1565
September 0.1560 0.1502 0.1553
October 0.1550 0.1530 0.1537
November 0.1547 0.1518 0.1539
December 0.1554 0.1446 0.1540