YEARLY HIGH
97.8370 SOS
YEARLY LOW
87.4151 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.1858 SOS

2018 HRK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 97.8370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 87.4151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4218 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.1548 to the December average rate of 89.1016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 97.8370 was up 2.89% compared to the 2017 peak of 95.0890, 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 489,185 SOS
2017 Average 438,510 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 437,076 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,109.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

97.2214
87.8511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to SOS 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 94.4859, compared to 89.8857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 94.4859
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.8857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 5.1384 SOS (High: 97.5824 / Low: 92.4440). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8746 SOS (High: 91.8573 / Low: 90.9827).

January Spread (Volatile) ±5.1384
July Spread (Stable) ±0.8746

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 3.3348 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 96.4405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 82.7868), the exchange rate shifted by +13.6537 (+16.49%).

2018 Avg (February) 96.4405
2017 Avg (February) 82.7868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.5824 92.4440 95.1548
February 97.8370 95.2757 96.4405
March 97.4112 95.3188 96.3451
April 96.5403 93.5527 95.5472
May 94.0967 89.9207 92.2125
June 92.2734 89.7717 91.2153
July 91.8573 90.9827 91.3956
August 91.2271 88.3539 89.8455
September 91.7492 90.0603 90.6722
October 90.5583 88.2163 89.6677
November 89.4372 87.4151 88.6319
December 89.6301 88.5739 89.1016