YEARLY HIGH
3.3900 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.4803 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3357 HNL

2018 SDG to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 3.3900. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.4803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9098 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3697 to the December average rate of 0.5098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3900 was down 8.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,950 HNL
2017 Average 17,691 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 2,401 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,548.84 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.6558
0.2234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.6901, compared to 0.9813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.0605 HNL (High: 3.3616 / Low: 1.3010). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 HNL (High: 0.5123 / Low: 0.5068).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.0605
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8582 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8582

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.3697) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.6284), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2587 (-7.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.3697
2017 Avg (January) 3.6284

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3900 3.3562 3.3697
February 3.3616 1.3010 1.5116
March 1.3139 1.2996 1.3066
April 1.3178 1.3026 1.3076
May 1.3257 1.3030 1.3161
June 1.3354 1.3216 1.3292
July 1.3392 1.3251 1.3317
August 1.3358 1.3269 1.3323
September 1.3387 1.3287 1.3344
October 1.3403 0.5051 0.8701
November 0.5123 0.5068 0.5094
December 0.5141 0.4803 0.5098