YEARLY HIGH
183.2681 KRW
YEARLY LOW
168.8510 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
175.1347 KRW

2018 HRK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 183.2681. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 168.8510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4171 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.9324 to the December average rate of 172.6194, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 183.2681 was down 0.18% compared to the 2017 peak of 183.6002, 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 916,341 KRW
2017 Average 855,573 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 844,255 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,085.63 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

179.9642
171.4439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to KRW 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 175.6661, compared to 174.6033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0628 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 175.6661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 174.6033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 7.9486 KRW (High: 179.5497 / Low: 171.6011). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2945 KRW (High: 174.4440 / Low: 171.1496).

January Spread (Volatile) ±7.9486
November Spread (Stable) ±3.2945

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 4.6947 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6947

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 179.2542) against the same month in 2017 (average: 163.2831), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9711 (+9.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 179.2542
2017 Avg (February) 163.2831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 179.5497 171.6011 174.9324
February 183.2681 176.9531 179.2542
March 180.1308 175.5739 177.7137
April 178.8132 174.2392 176.8486
May 175.8094 168.8510 172.1539
June 176.5180 169.1536 173.0935
July 179.0896 175.6923 177.3502
August 176.6008 172.2405 174.2097
September 177.7274 173.3948 175.6081
October 177.9249 173.4166 175.4080
November 174.4440 171.1496 172.4242
December 174.1161 170.3342 172.6194