YEARLY HIGH
21.5851 JMD
YEARLY LOW
19.1379 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5145 JMD

2018 HRK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 20, valuing the pair at 21.5851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 19.1379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4472 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.3826 to the December average rate of 19.6428, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.5851 was up 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.9904, 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 107,926 JMD
2017 Average 97,147 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 95,690 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,235.97 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.5613
19.1601
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to JMD 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 20.5972, compared to 20.4318 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1655 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.5972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4318

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 1.3547 JMD (High: 20.9078 / Low: 19.5531). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4744 JMD (High: 19.8822 / Low: 19.4078).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.3547
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4744

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.0995 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 21.3612) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.7404), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6208 (+2.99%).

2018 Avg (September) 21.3612
2017 Avg (September) 20.7404

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8521 19.8169 20.3826
February 21.1475 20.5824 20.8724
March 21.3248 20.8113 21.0969
April 20.8557 20.3231 20.6412
May 20.3706 19.6880 20.0831
June 20.7652 20.0584 20.5071
July 21.0852 20.3899 20.6996
August 21.5351 20.7284 21.0670
September 21.5851 21.0211 21.3612
October 20.9078 19.5531 20.4597
November 19.6675 19.1379 19.3602
December 19.8822 19.4078 19.6428