YEARLY HIGH
0.4247 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.3951 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4088 WST

2018 HRK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.4247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 0.3951.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0296 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4127 to the December average rate of 0.4007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4247 was up 3.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4095, 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 2,124 WST
2017 Average 1,915 WST
Yearly Trough Low 1,975 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.16 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4215
0.3971
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to WST 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 0.4138, compared to 0.4038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0155 WST (High: 0.4204 / Low: 0.4049). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 WST (High: 0.4123 / Low: 0.4073).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0155
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.4195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3690), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0505 (+13.69%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.4195
2017 Avg (April) 0.3690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4204 0.4049 0.4127
February 0.4190 0.4102 0.4146
March 0.4237 0.4144 0.4191
April 0.4247 0.4164 0.4195
May 0.4165 0.4025 0.4108
June 0.4095 0.4001 0.4061
July 0.4123 0.4073 0.4094
August 0.4079 0.3953 0.4022
September 0.4105 0.4026 0.4058
October 0.4097 0.3979 0.4055
November 0.4025 0.3951 0.3991
December 0.4039 0.3983 0.4007