YEARLY HIGH
271.5857 CDF
YEARLY LOW
245.3248 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
257.8650 CDF

2018 HRK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 271.5857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 245.3248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2609 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 262.7861 to the December average rate of 249.7652, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 271.5857 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 263.0637, 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 1,357,929 CDF
2017 Average 1,108,456 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,226,624 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,304.74 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

270.1686
246.3462
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 263.1757, compared to 252.5543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 263.1757
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 252.5543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 16.3853 CDF (High: 268.7479 / Low: 252.3626). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0824 CDF (High: 270.8837 / Low: 266.8014).

January Spread (Volatile) ±16.3853
March Spread (Stable) ±4.0824

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.8659 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8659

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 267.4318) against the same month in 2017 (average: 181.9919), the exchange rate shifted by +85.4398 (+46.95%).

2018 Avg (February) 267.4318
2017 Avg (February) 181.9919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.7479 252.3626 262.7861
February 271.5857 262.6642 267.4318
March 270.8837 266.8014 268.1834
April 269.7259 263.1451 267.1072
May 263.2228 252.1018 258.2413
June 258.1702 252.8211 255.3045
July 263.0185 247.0321 256.1066
August 258.6062 248.2564 252.7336
September 260.3315 253.9887 256.4134
October 255.3832 247.0955 251.9752
November 252.3575 245.3248 248.3314
December 253.3162 246.5619 249.7652