YEARLY HIGH
254.6538 LBP
YEARLY LOW
230.2252 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
240.9215 LBP

2018 HRK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 254.6538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 230.2252.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.4285 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 248.5140 to the December average rate of 231.8579, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 254.6538 was up 3.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 244.9196, 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 1,273,269 LBP
2017 Average 1,142,593 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,151,126 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,142.70 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

253.3771
229.4481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to LBP 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 247.0534, compared to 234.7896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.2638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.0534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.7896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 10.8824 LBP (High: 248.0018 / Low: 237.1194). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6198 LBP (High: 232.8450 / Low: 230.2252).

May Spread (Volatile) ±10.8824
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6198

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 8.0991 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0991

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 251.3830) against the same month in 2017 (average: 215.7291), the exchange rate shifted by +35.6539 (+16.53%).

2018 Avg (February) 251.3830
2017 Avg (February) 215.7291

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 253.1404 242.6532 248.5140
February 254.6538 247.4964 251.3830
March 253.7044 249.5676 251.2238
April 252.1522 246.2932 250.1209
May 248.0018 237.1194 242.0218
June 241.4865 236.3219 239.0571
July 240.2105 237.3582 238.9467
August 238.3591 230.7434 235.0728
September 239.9741 235.5093 237.3328
October 236.5613 230.3539 234.0853
November 232.8450 230.2252 231.4422
December 233.6063 230.5490 231.8579