YEARLY HIGH
0.2338 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.2024 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2190 HNL

2018 NPR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.2338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 0.2024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0314 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2321 to the December average rate of 0.2147, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2338 was up 1.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,169 HNL
2017 Average 1,127 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 1,012 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.76 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2349
0.2017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.2258, compared to 0.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2258
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0162 HNL (High: 0.2188 / Low: 0.2026). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 HNL (High: 0.2279 / Low: 0.2263).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2321) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0177 (+8.27%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2321
2017 Avg (January) 0.2144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2338 0.2301 0.2321
February 0.2319 0.2264 0.2291
March 0.2279 0.2263 0.2271
April 0.2287 0.2212 0.2253
May 0.2224 0.2184 0.2202
June 0.2234 0.2183 0.2210
July 0.2195 0.2172 0.2183
August 0.2192 0.2116 0.2158
September 0.2116 0.2067 0.2086
October 0.2067 0.2024 0.2045
November 0.2188 0.2060 0.2112
December 0.2188 0.2026 0.2147