YEARLY HIGH
3.0124 HNL
YEARLY LOW
2.5358 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7540 HNL

2018 SEK to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SEK to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.0124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 2.5358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4766 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9373 to the December average rate of 2.6848, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0124 was up 1.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,062 HNL
2017 Average 13,762 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 12,679 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,383.23 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9664
2.6180
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SEK 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 2.8287, compared to 2.6793 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6793

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1948 HNL (High: 2.7306 / Low: 2.5358). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0624 HNL (High: 2.8916 / Low: 2.8292).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1948
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0624

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0812 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0812

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.9332) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2908 (+11.01%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.9332
2017 Avg (February) 2.6424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0020 2.8702 2.9373
February 3.0124 2.8473 2.9332
March 2.8916 2.8292 2.8672
April 2.8517 2.7055 2.7973
May 2.7630 2.6527 2.7161
June 2.7912 2.6584 2.7214
July 2.7554 2.6783 2.7176
August 2.7266 2.6096 2.6470
September 2.7401 2.6243 2.6850
October 2.7017 2.6232 2.6622
November 2.7016 2.6366 2.6792
December 2.7306 2.5358 2.6848