YEARLY HIGH
4.6395 ETB
YEARLY LOW
4.2192 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4055 ETB

2018 HRK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 4.6395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 4.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4203 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5053 to the December average rate of 4.3322, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6395 was up 4.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.4207, 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 23,197 ETB
2017 Average 18,183 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 21,096 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,101.34 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.5946
4.2554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to ETB 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 4.4893, compared to 4.3217 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1675 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4893
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3217

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2275 ETB (High: 4.6169 / Low: 4.3894). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0570 ETB (High: 4.3887 / Low: 4.3317).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2275
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0570

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1446 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 4.5663) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2416), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3247 (+40.86%).

2018 Avg (February) 4.5663
2017 Avg (February) 3.2416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6169 4.3894 4.5053
February 4.6395 4.5022 4.5663
March 4.6111 4.5210 4.5604
April 4.5872 4.4807 4.5455
May 4.4933 4.2996 4.4009
June 4.4042 4.3155 4.3573
July 4.3887 4.3317 4.3577
August 4.3676 4.2192 4.2944
September 4.4253 4.2829 4.3476
October 4.3591 4.2315 4.3149
November 4.3174 4.2195 4.2836
December 4.3833 4.2733 4.3322