YEARLY HIGH
10.8278 HNL
YEARLY LOW
9.9942 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5232 HNL

2018 TOP to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 10.8278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 9.9942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8336 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.5162 to the December average rate of 10.6566, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.8278 was up 0.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.7576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,139 HNL
2017 Average 51,810 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 49,971 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,167.98 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6891
10.3297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 10.5722, compared to 10.4742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0980 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.8336 HNL (High: 10.8278 / Low: 9.9942). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 HNL (High: 10.4348 / Low: 10.3885).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.8336
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1467 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1467

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.6566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.3313), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3253 (+3.15%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.6566
2017 Avg (December) 10.3313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.6981 10.4166 10.5162
February 10.7324 10.5514 10.6592
March 10.6888 10.5644 10.6274
April 10.7295 10.4974 10.6445
May 10.7087 10.3532 10.4978
June 10.5751 10.4178 10.4882
July 10.4227 10.2801 10.3597
August 10.4089 10.3365 10.3914
September 10.4348 10.3885 10.4097
October 10.4886 10.3936 10.4471
November 10.6500 10.4756 10.5810
December 10.8278 9.9942 10.6566