YEARLY HIGH
9.0587 HNL
YEARLY LOW
8.4586 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.8475 HNL

2018 XCD to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 9.0587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 8.4586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6000 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7434 to the December average rate of 8.9788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.0587 was up 3.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.7835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 45,293 HNL
2017 Average 43,420 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 42,293 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,000.12 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0066
8.7079
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 8.7738, compared to 8.9213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1476 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.7738
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.6000 HNL (High: 9.0587 / Low: 8.4586). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0260 HNL (High: 8.7769 / Low: 8.7509).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6000
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0260

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 8.9788) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.7460), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2328 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 8.9788
2017 Avg (December) 8.7460

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7963 8.7000 8.7434
February 8.7592 8.7027 8.7328
March 8.7729 8.7321 8.7430
April 8.7769 8.7509 8.7586
May 8.8448 8.7541 8.7968
June 8.8991 8.8082 8.8679
July 8.8990 8.8270 8.8734
August 8.8990 8.8372 8.8841
September 8.9212 8.8816 8.8997
October 8.9268 8.8629 8.9102
November 9.0270 8.8798 8.9817
December 9.0587 8.4586 8.9788