YEARLY HIGH
151.5075 KPW
YEARLY LOW
136.0535 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
143.3294 KPW

2018 HRK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 151.5075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 136.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4540 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 147.7024 to the December average rate of 138.2756, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 151.5075 was up 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 145.7325, 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 757,537 KPW
2017 Average 681,557 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 680,268 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,269.91 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

150.6060
136.5293
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to KPW 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 146.9147, compared to 139.7440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.1706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 146.9147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 139.7440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 6.6139 KPW (High: 150.7785 / Low: 144.1647). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3882 KPW (High: 142.9373 / Low: 141.5490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.6139
July Spread (Stable) ±1.3882

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 4.9335 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.9335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 149.4330) against the same month in 2017 (average: 128.6988), the exchange rate shifted by +20.7341 (+16.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 149.4330
2017 Avg (February) 128.6988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 150.7785 144.1647 147.7024
February 151.5075 147.2706 149.4330
March 150.6359 148.1259 149.2565
April 150.3432 146.7205 148.8670
May 146.7184 140.5196 143.9335
June 143.9467 140.9642 142.2958
July 142.9373 141.5490 142.2509
August 141.8050 137.4382 139.8345
September 142.7117 139.9850 141.1080
October 140.6874 136.9384 139.2929
November 138.7818 136.0535 137.7023
December 139.2628 137.6851 138.2756