YEARLY HIGH
0.1683 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.1512 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1593 USD

2018 HRK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.1683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.1512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0172 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1641 to the December average rate of 0.1536, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1683 was up 3.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1619, 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 842 USD
2017 Average 757 USD
Yearly Trough Low 756 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 85.86 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1673
0.1517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to USD 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 0.1632, compared to 0.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0073 USD (High: 0.1675 / Low: 0.1602). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 USD (High: 0.1588 / Low: 0.1573).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1660) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1430), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0230 (+16.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1660
2017 Avg (February) 0.1430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1675 0.1602 0.1641
February 0.1683 0.1636 0.1660
March 0.1674 0.1646 0.1658
April 0.1670 0.1630 0.1654
May 0.1630 0.1561 0.1599
June 0.1599 0.1566 0.1581
July 0.1588 0.1573 0.1581
August 0.1576 0.1527 0.1554
September 0.1586 0.1555 0.1568
October 0.1563 0.1522 0.1548
November 0.1542 0.1512 0.1530
December 0.1547 0.1530 0.1536