YEARLY HIGH
1.7282 BWP
YEARLY LOW
1.5539 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6215 BWP

2018 HRK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 1.7282. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 1.5539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1743 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5990 to the December average rate of 1.6432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7282 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6615, 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 8,641 BWP
2017 Average 7,830 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 7,770 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 871.40 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7018
1.5759
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to BWP 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 1.5956, compared to 1.6475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0519 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0779 BWP (High: 1.6803 / Low: 1.6024). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 BWP (High: 1.5997 / Low: 1.5704).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0779
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.6913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6232), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+4.20%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.6913
2017 Avg (September) 1.6232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6180 1.5762 1.5990
February 1.6119 1.5558 1.5869
March 1.5997 1.5704 1.5864
April 1.6147 1.5808 1.5981
May 1.6058 1.5539 1.5866
June 1.6505 1.5795 1.6164
July 1.6508 1.6081 1.6287
August 1.6803 1.6024 1.6427
September 1.7282 1.6546 1.6913
October 1.6772 1.6319 1.6514
November 1.6533 1.6067 1.6274
December 1.6615 1.6028 1.6432