YEARLY HIGH
6.7238 HNL
YEARLY LOW
6.2785 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5666 HNL

2018 QAR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 6.7238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 6.2785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4454 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4914 to the December average rate of 6.6543, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.7238 was up 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.5214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33,619 HNL
2017 Average 31,918 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 31,392 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,226.88 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6875
6.4631
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 6.5124, compared to 6.6209 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6209

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4454 HNL (High: 6.7238 / Low: 6.2785). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0202 HNL (High: 6.5147 / Low: 6.4945).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4454
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0145 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.6543) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.4436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2107 (+3.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.6543
2017 Avg (December) 6.4436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5291 6.4574 6.4914
February 6.4998 6.4596 6.4818
March 6.5117 6.4802 6.4887
April 6.5147 6.4945 6.5009
May 6.5651 6.4977 6.5296
June 6.6054 6.5378 6.5821
July 6.6053 6.5519 6.5864
August 6.6053 6.5725 6.5960
September 6.6216 6.5915 6.6051
October 6.6259 6.5813 6.6148
November 6.7003 6.6200 6.6688
December 6.7238 6.2785 6.6543