YEARLY HIGH
1.2399 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.1446 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1977 GTQ

2018 HRK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.2399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 1.1446.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0953 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2065 to the December average rate of 1.1881, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2399 was up 4.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.1858, 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 6,199 GTQ
2017 Average 5,566 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 5,723 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.60 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2335
1.1599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to GTQ 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 1.2095, compared to 1.1858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2095
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0549 GTQ (High: 1.2318 / Low: 1.1769). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 GTQ (High: 1.1905 / Low: 1.1788).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0549
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 1.2274) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.0599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1675 (+15.80%).

2018 Avg (March) 1.2274
2017 Avg (March) 1.0599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2318 1.1769 1.2065
February 1.2382 1.2056 1.2223
March 1.2399 1.2158 1.2274
April 1.2384 1.2100 1.2263
May 1.2125 1.1677 1.1900
June 1.1985 1.1735 1.1846
July 1.1905 1.1788 1.1848
August 1.1886 1.1446 1.1660
September 1.2220 1.1798 1.2004
October 1.2097 1.1805 1.1958
November 1.1897 1.1650 1.1795
December 1.1963 1.1837 1.1881