YEARLY HIGH
263.0637 CDF
YEARLY LOW
160.2117 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
221.4388 CDF

2017 HRK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HRK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 3, valuing the pair at 263.0637. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 160.2117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 102.8520 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 171.4542 to the December average rate of 248.1085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 44.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 263.0637 was up 58.90% compared to the 2016 peak of 165.5514, 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 1,315,318 CDF
2016 Average 710,899 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 801,058 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 514,260.08 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

262.4262
163.1840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to CDF 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 195.6642, compared to 247.2134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.5492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 195.6642
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 247.2134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 29.2058 CDF (High: 257.8816 / Low: 228.6757). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.0953 CDF (High: 248.1463 / Low: 242.0510).

July Spread (Volatile) ±29.2058
October Spread (Stable) ±6.0953

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 5.0251 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0251

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 254.1560) against the same month in 2016 (average: 146.3238), the exchange rate shifted by +107.8323 (+73.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 254.1560
2016 Avg (August) 146.3238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 181.0071 160.2117 171.4542
February 186.3348 177.9923 181.9919
March 197.4289 185.6226 191.6516
April 205.1753 193.0634 198.0199
May 216.5960 205.7170 210.5447
June 229.3281 216.1244 220.3227
July 257.8816 228.6757 242.0861
August 263.0637 247.3718 254.1560
September 251.7933 244.7734 249.1309
October 248.1463 242.0510 245.3421
November 248.5560 240.3139 244.4566
December 257.6943 244.4409 248.1085