YEARLY HIGH
422.4521 BIF
YEARLY LOW
288.8887 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
365.4784 BIF

2023 HRK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HRK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 14, valuing the pair at 422.4521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 288.8887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.5634 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 296.2546 to the December average rate of 413.1459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 39.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 422.4521 was up 37.77% compared to the 2022 peak of 306.6253, 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 2,112,260 BIF
2022 Average 1,427,438 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,444,444 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 667,816.99 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

427.2869
282.2440
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 323.2707, compared to 407.6861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 84.4154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 323.2707
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 407.6861

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was May, with a trading range of 106.4844 BIF (High: 404.4507 / Low: 297.9663). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.2441 BIF (High: 305.4823 / Low: 298.2381).

May Spread (Volatile) ±106.4844
April Spread (Stable) ±7.2441

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.4973 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.4973

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 415.2000) against the same month in 2022 (average: 278.8013), the exchange rate shifted by +136.3986 (+48.92%).

2023 Avg (July) 415.2000
2022 Avg (July) 278.8013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 299.9673 288.9500 296.2546
February 303.0670 288.8887 294.3309
March 301.1557 290.2687 295.0165
April 305.4823 298.2381 302.4732
May 404.4507 297.9663 344.4520
June 412.4976 400.9582 407.0967
July 422.4521 406.6100 415.2000
August 414.0262 406.0955 410.2797
September 407.0703 396.2131 401.7824
October 402.3644 394.5709 397.9725
November 415.5398 398.7605 407.7359
December 420.2856 406.7339 413.1459