YEARLY HIGH
12.0164 AFN
YEARLY LOW
9.8242 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.5180 AFN

2018 HRK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 12.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 9.8242.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1922 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4530 to the December average rate of 11.6137, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.0164 was up 6.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.2445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,082 AFN
2017 Average 51,474 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 49,121 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,961.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.8046
11.2547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to AFN 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 11.4628, compared to 11.5732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.4628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.5732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.8991 AFN (High: 11.7233 / Low: 9.8242). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1644 AFN (High: 11.6080 / Low: 11.4437).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.8991
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1644

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 11.7588) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.9500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8088 (+7.39%).

2018 Avg (September) 11.7588
2017 Avg (September) 10.9500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.6443 11.1779 11.4530
February 11.6936 11.3806 11.5155
March 11.6080 11.4437 11.5189
April 11.7376 11.4632 11.5756
May 11.5100 11.1558 11.3667
June 11.5983 11.2011 11.3472
July 11.6816 11.2676 11.5179
August 11.5701 11.1248 11.3005
September 12.0164 11.4627 11.7588
October 11.8754 11.4267 11.7223
November 11.7233 9.8242 11.5261
December 11.7003 11.4757 11.6137