YEARLY HIGH
34.5261 HNL
YEARLY LOW
31.7936 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.8989 HNL

2018 XDR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 34.5261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 31.7936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7325 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9810 to the December average rate of 33.7576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.5261 was up 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 33.6969, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172,631 HNL
2017 Average 162,748 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 158,968 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,662.42 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.3965
33.5134
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 34.1147, compared to 33.6831 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.1147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.6831

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 2.2693 HNL (High: 34.0629 / Low: 31.7936). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2095 HNL (High: 33.8393 / Low: 33.6297).

December Spread (Volatile) ±2.2693
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.4300 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 34.3212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 31.9059), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4153 (+7.57%).

2018 Avg (April) 34.3212
2017 Avg (April) 31.9059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4601 33.6106 33.9810
February 34.5102 33.9741 34.2845
March 34.4994 34.1075 34.3229
April 34.5261 34.0187 34.3212
May 34.0171 33.7033 33.8913
June 34.1992 33.6503 33.8875
July 33.9025 33.5315 33.6867
August 33.6945 33.4279 33.5870
September 33.8393 33.6297 33.7162
October 33.7094 33.2966 33.5890
November 33.9439 33.3403 33.7624
December 34.0629 31.7936 33.7576