YEARLY HIGH
0.3238 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2753 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3028 BBD

2017 HRK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.3238. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0485 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2824 to the December average rate of 0.3145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3238 was up 5.68% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3065, 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 1,619 BBD
2016 Average 1,470 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,377 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 242.61 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3231
0.2787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to BBD 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 0.2908, compared to 0.3148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0239 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2908
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0129 BBD (High: 0.2883 / Low: 0.2753). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 BBD (High: 0.3229 / Low: 0.3167).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 0.3194) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+6.75%).

2017 Avg (September) 0.3194
2016 Avg (September) 0.2992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2883 0.2753 0.2824
February 0.2898 0.2829 0.2859
March 0.2921 0.2832 0.2882
April 0.2928 0.2843 0.2876
May 0.3032 0.2921 0.2978
June 0.3087 0.3003 0.3031
July 0.3189 0.3062 0.3113
August 0.3229 0.3167 0.3192
September 0.3238 0.3133 0.3194
October 0.3159 0.3090 0.3130
November 0.3156 0.3075 0.3112
December 0.3231 0.3116 0.3145