YEARLY HIGH
0.6312 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.5671 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5973 SAR

2018 HRK to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.6312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.5671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0641 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6155 to the December average rate of 0.5764, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6312 was up 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6073, 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 3,156 SAR
2017 Average 2,840 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 2,835 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320.68 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6276
0.5692
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to SAR 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 0.6122, compared to 0.5824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0322 SAR (High: 0.6177 / Low: 0.5855). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 SAR (High: 0.5956 / Low: 0.5899).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

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 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.6227) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5363), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0864 (+16.11%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.6227
2017 Avg (February) 0.5363

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6283 0.6008 0.6155
February 0.6312 0.6137 0.6227
March 0.6277 0.6173 0.6219
April 0.6264 0.6114 0.6203
May 0.6177 0.5855 0.6000
June 0.6014 0.5874 0.5930
July 0.5956 0.5899 0.5928
August 0.5909 0.5728 0.5827
September 0.5947 0.5834 0.5880
October 0.5863 0.5708 0.5805
November 0.5786 0.5671 0.5740
December 0.5805 0.5739 0.5764