2018 HRK to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HRK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |