YEARLY HIGH
1397.5922 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1290.3266 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1340.1574 LAK

2018 HRK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 1397.5922. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 1290.3266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 107.2656 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1364.0228 to the December average rate of 1313.1379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1397.5922 was up 3.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 1344.8678, 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 6,987,961 LAK
2017 Average 6,226,165 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 6,451,633 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 536,327.86 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1384.9260
1299.8443
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to LAK 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 1359.2075, compared to 1321.1073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.1002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1359.2075
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1321.1073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 60.3935 LAK (High: 1392.1467 / Low: 1331.7532). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 12.8127 LAK (High: 1338.2516 / Low: 1325.4389).

January Spread (Volatile) ±60.3935
July Spread (Stable) ±12.8127

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 39.7318 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.7318

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1377.8359) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1162.6254), the exchange rate shifted by +215.2104 (+18.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 1377.8359
2017 Avg (February) 1162.6254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1392.1467 1331.7532 1364.0228
February 1397.5922 1358.9802 1377.8359
March 1389.3850 1367.5710 1376.7743
April 1389.0040 1357.1157 1374.3894
May 1357.5718 1308.3000 1334.6576
June 1340.0714 1312.6506 1327.5647
July 1338.2516 1325.4389 1331.8579
August 1341.5279 1299.9113 1319.1092
September 1351.0211 1326.7163 1335.7316
October 1333.4706 1301.2523 1319.8727
November 1317.6561 1290.3266 1306.9344
December 1322.2233 1303.9810 1313.1379