YEARLY HIGH
89.1774 XOF
YEARLY LOW
87.8891 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
88.4212 XOF

2018 HRK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HRK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 89.1774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 11, dropping to 87.8891.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2883 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 88.2332 to the December average rate of 88.5816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 89.1774 was down 0.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 89.3320, 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 445,887 XOF
2017 Average 440,027 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 439,446 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,441.40 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

88.8700
88.1325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HRK to XOF 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 88.4283, compared to 88.4141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.4283
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 88.4141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.7629 XOF (High: 88.7524 / Low: 87.9896). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2992 XOF (High: 88.4205 / Low: 88.1213).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7629
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3472 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 88.7355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 88.4002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3353 (+0.38%).

2018 Avg (May) 88.7355
2017 Avg (May) 88.4002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 88.4110 87.9380 88.2332
February 88.5206 87.8891 88.2099
March 88.4090 88.0552 88.1940
April 88.7430 88.1714 88.3886
May 89.1774 88.4668 88.7355
June 88.9166 88.5947 88.8086
July 88.8749 88.4914 88.6578
August 88.6202 88.0294 88.3106
September 88.4205 88.1213 88.2717
October 88.5851 88.1808 88.3654
November 88.7524 87.9896 88.2971
December 88.8564 88.3189 88.5816