YEARLY HIGH
284.2665 BIF
YEARLY LOW
271.6958 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.9469 BIF

2019 HRK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HRK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 284.2665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 1, dropping to 271.6958.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.5707 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.4532 to the December average rate of 280.3005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 284.2665 was down 4.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 297.4579, 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 1,421,333 BIF
2018 Average 1,414,941 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,358,479 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62,853.57 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

281.8141
275.0794
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to BIF 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 277.9229, compared to 277.9710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 277.9229
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 277.9710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 8.8775 BIF (High: 280.5733 / Low: 271.6958). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6742 BIF (High: 279.6679 / Low: 276.9937).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.8775
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6742

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 2.0542 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0542

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 281.2529) against the same month in 2018 (average: 280.3803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8726 (+0.31%).

2019 Avg (June) 281.2529
2018 Avg (June) 280.3803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 280.2469 274.0652 277.4532
February 281.8140 274.4031 277.6673
March 280.2348 273.8008 277.0703
April 278.6601 274.5054 276.9481
May 279.1122 275.7538 277.1455
June 284.2665 275.9653 281.2529
July 281.4938 276.5240 279.7062
August 280.4100 275.2640 277.6520
September 278.6637 272.3436 275.6406
October 280.5733 271.6958 276.3648
November 279.6679 276.9937 278.1620
December 283.6855 277.2731 280.3005