YEARLY HIGH
0.6614 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.5180 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5803 BRL

2018 HRK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.6614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.5180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1434 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5264 to the December average rate of 0.5977, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6614 was up 23.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5352, 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 3,307 BRL
2017 Average 2,418 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 2,590 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 716.94 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6541
0.5148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to BRL 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 0.5585, compared to 0.6022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5585
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0727 BRL (High: 0.6507 / Low: 0.5780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 BRL (High: 0.6027 / Low: 0.5903).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0727
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6425) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1425 (+28.49%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6425
2017 Avg (September) 0.5000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5362 0.5180 0.5264
February 0.5474 0.5312 0.5392
March 0.5547 0.5358 0.5438
April 0.5731 0.5468 0.5636
May 0.5968 0.5702 0.5807
June 0.6229 0.5861 0.5971
July 0.6212 0.5845 0.6037
August 0.6507 0.5780 0.6094
September 0.6614 0.6283 0.6425
October 0.6258 0.5588 0.5818
November 0.6013 0.5662 0.5780
December 0.6027 0.5903 0.5977