2018 SGD to HNL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0929 HNL

YEARLY LOW

16.7178 HNL

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.7266 HNL

2018 SGD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 18.0929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 16.7178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3751 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8787 to the December average rate of 17.6985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0929 was up 2.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.6717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,464 HNL

2017 Average 85,031 HNL

Yearly Trough Low 83,589 HNL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,875.45 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.0400

17.3997

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 17.8731, compared to 17.5801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8731

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.1827 HNL (High: 17.9005 / Low: 16.7178). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1748 HNL (High: 17.7115 / Low: 17.5366).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.1827

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1748

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2349 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 17.9866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.7642), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2224 (+7.29%).

2018 Avg (April) 17.9866

2017 Avg (April) 16.7642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.0552	17.6456	17.8787
February	18.0600	17.6645	17.8808
March	18.0630	17.8676	17.9656
April	18.0929	17.8147	17.9866
May	17.8545	17.5510	17.7517
June	17.9958	17.5479	17.7754
July	17.7115	17.5366	17.5976
August	17.6295	17.4185	17.5388
September	17.6481	17.4212	17.5397
October	17.5580	17.3291	17.4531
November	17.8012	17.4236	17.6531
December	17.9005	16.7178	17.6985