YEARLY HIGH
96.0711 CRC
YEARLY LOW
86.6593 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.7936 CRC

2018 HRK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 96.0711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 86.6593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.4119 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 93.0848 to the December average rate of 91.9606, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 96.0711 was up 2.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 93.9440, 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 480,356 CRC
2017 Average 428,785 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 433,296 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47,059.33 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

95.5022
87.5396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to CRC 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 92.6696, compared to 90.9176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.7520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.6696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.9176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 4.5821 CRC (High: 95.3731 / Low: 90.7909). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8286 CRC (High: 90.0815 / Low: 89.2528).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.5821
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.1378 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 93.3627) against the same month in 2017 (average: 88.3930), the exchange rate shifted by +4.9698 (+5.62%).

2018 Avg (November) 93.3627
2017 Avg (November) 88.3930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.3731 90.7909 93.0848
February 96.0049 93.2769 94.8386
March 95.2839 93.3884 94.2862
April 94.5646 92.2631 93.6476
May 92.4179 88.3084 90.5098
June 90.7336 88.8474 89.6504
July 90.0815 89.2528 89.6529
August 89.6394 86.6593 88.2032
September 91.8192 89.2513 90.8056
October 92.8386 90.0603 91.5203
November 96.0711 91.5104 93.3627
December 93.5770 91.2949 91.9606