YEARLY HIGH
0.0422 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.0393 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0413 HNL

2018 SOS to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 0.0422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 0.0393.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0408 to the December average rate of 0.0418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0422 was up 2.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 211 HNL
2017 Average 203 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 197 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.24 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0420
0.0405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0410, compared to 0.0416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 HNL (High: 0.0422 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 HNL (High: 0.0416 / Low: 0.0414).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+2.67%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0418
2017 Avg (December) 0.0408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0412 0.0403 0.0408
February 0.0409 0.0403 0.0406
March 0.0410 0.0404 0.0407
April 0.0414 0.0407 0.0410
May 0.0417 0.0407 0.0412
June 0.0420 0.0412 0.0415
July 0.0418 0.0413 0.0415
August 0.0416 0.0414 0.0415
September 0.0417 0.0415 0.0416
October 0.0417 0.0413 0.0416
November 0.0421 0.0417 0.0419
December 0.0422 0.0393 0.0418