YEARLY HIGH
18.4970 JPY
YEARLY LOW
16.8857 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.5731 JPY

2018 HRK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 18.4970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 16.8857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6113 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2083 to the December average rate of 17.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.4970 was up 1.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.2036, 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 92,485 JPY
2017 Average 84,900 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 84,428 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,056.64 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.3061
17.1326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to JPY 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 17.7414, compared to 17.4049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.7414
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.0477 JPY (High: 18.4970 / Low: 17.4493). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2801 JPY (High: 17.4660 / Low: 17.1858).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0477
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2801

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3598 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3598

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.9144) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.1550), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7593 (+10.89%).

2018 Avg (February) 17.9144
2017 Avg (February) 16.1550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.3412 17.8867 18.2083
February 18.4970 17.4493 17.9144
March 17.7423 17.3770 17.5789
April 17.9541 17.5250 17.7987
May 17.9117 16.9251 17.5401
June 17.6322 17.2653 17.4077
July 17.8251 17.4291 17.6063
August 17.5906 16.8857 17.2465
September 17.8886 17.2536 17.5672
October 17.7506 17.1658 17.4449
November 17.4660 17.1858 17.3337
December 17.4575 16.9465 17.2304