YEARLY HIGH
0.0978 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.0890 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0955 HNL

2018 YER to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0088 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0944 to the December average rate of 0.0969, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0978 was up 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 489 HNL
2017 Average 469 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 445 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.11 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0973
0.0938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0947, compared to 0.0963 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0963

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0065 HNL (High: 0.0978 / Low: 0.0913). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 HNL (High: 0.0948 / Low: 0.0945).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0969) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0944), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+2.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0969
2017 Avg (December) 0.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0950 0.0939 0.0944
February 0.0946 0.0939 0.0943
March 0.0947 0.0890 0.0941
April 0.0948 0.0945 0.0946
May 0.0955 0.0945 0.0950
June 0.0961 0.0951 0.0957
July 0.0961 0.0953 0.0958
August 0.0961 0.0954 0.0959
September 0.0963 0.0959 0.0961
October 0.0964 0.0957 0.0962
November 0.0975 0.0959 0.0970
December 0.0978 0.0913 0.0969