YEARLY HIGH
28.3227 LKR
YEARLY LOW
24.4629 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.8443 LKR

2018 HRK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 28.3227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 24.4629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8598 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2352 to the December average rate of 27.7104, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.3227 was up 14.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 24.8189, 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 141,614 LKR
2017 Average 115,489 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 122,315 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,298.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.9908
24.6262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to LKR 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 25.4980, compared to 26.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.4980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.5612 LKR (High: 26.7632 / Low: 25.2020). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3981 LKR (High: 25.3320 / Low: 24.9339).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.5612
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3981

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5889 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5889

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 27.7104) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6245 (+15.05%).

2018 Avg (December) 27.7104
2017 Avg (December) 24.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.7659 24.6257 25.2352
February 26.0259 25.3428 25.7100
March 26.1090 25.5520 25.8159
April 26.1141 25.6583 25.8404
May 25.7648 24.6717 25.2515
June 25.5441 24.7919 25.1348
July 25.3320 24.9339 25.1708
August 25.4077 24.4629 24.9066
September 26.7632 25.2020 25.8892
October 26.7427 26.2438 26.5056
November 27.5987 26.2776 26.9606
December 28.3227 27.4339 27.7104