2018 HRK to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 HRK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |