YEARLY HIGH
199.9883 IQD
YEARLY LOW
180.3087 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
189.5011 IQD

2018 HRK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 199.9883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 180.3087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.6796 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 195.0265 to the December average rate of 183.0594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 199.9883 was up 4.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 192.2544, 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 999,942 IQD
2017 Average 888,209 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 901,544 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98,398.06 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

198.3690
180.7458
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to IQD 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 194.0124, compared to 184.9898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.0226 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 194.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 184.9898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 8.7065 IQD (High: 194.5953 / Low: 185.8888). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5786 IQD (High: 189.2221 / Low: 187.6435).

May Spread (Volatile) ±8.7065
July Spread (Stable) ±1.5786

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 6.3368 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.3368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 196.9004) against the same month in 2017 (average: 168.9336), the exchange rate shifted by +27.9669 (+16.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 196.9004
2017 Avg (February) 168.9336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 199.0244 190.7900 195.0265
February 199.9883 193.5790 196.9004
March 199.1727 194.8678 196.8687
April 198.7295 194.0070 196.7215
May 194.5953 185.8888 190.3846
June 190.4159 186.3676 188.1726
July 189.2221 187.6435 188.2227
August 187.9639 182.0432 185.1196
September 189.1245 185.7682 186.9550
October 186.3829 181.6360 184.3679
November 183.5004 180.3087 182.2144
December 184.2912 182.2057 183.0594