YEARLY HIGH
0.6435 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.5786 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6170 HRK

2018 BWP to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.6435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 0.5786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0649 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6254 to the December average rate of 0.6086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6435 was down 5.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,218 HRK
2017 Average 3,197 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 2,893 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 324.49 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6343
0.5874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP to HRK 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 0.6268, compared to 0.6072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6268
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0289 HRK (High: 0.6240 / Low: 0.5951). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 HRK (High: 0.6368 / Low: 0.6251).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0289
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.6303) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6477), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-2.68%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.6303
2017 Avg (May) 0.6477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6344 0.6181 0.6254
February 0.6427 0.6204 0.6302
March 0.6368 0.6251 0.6304
April 0.6326 0.6193 0.6258
May 0.6435 0.6228 0.6303
June 0.6331 0.6059 0.6188
July 0.6219 0.6058 0.6140
August 0.6240 0.5951 0.6089
September 0.6044 0.5786 0.5913
October 0.6128 0.5962 0.6056
November 0.6224 0.6049 0.6145
December 0.6239 0.6019 0.6086