YEARLY HIGH
0.0963 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.0868 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0918 HRK

2018 KGS to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.0963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0868.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0883 to the December average rate of 0.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0963 was down 14.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KGS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 481 HRK
2017 Average 481 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 434 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.48 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0958
0.0874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS to HRK 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 0.0895, compared to 0.0942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0046 HRK (High: 0.0938 / Low: 0.0892). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 HRK (High: 0.0932 / Low: 0.0922).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0951) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0928), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+2.47%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0951
2017 Avg (November) 0.0928

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0904 0.0868 0.0883
February 0.0898 0.0868 0.0881
March 0.0892 0.0877 0.0885
April 0.0896 0.0875 0.0884
May 0.0938 0.0892 0.0912
June 0.0938 0.0915 0.0926
July 0.0932 0.0922 0.0927
August 0.0961 0.0931 0.0945
September 0.0944 0.0926 0.0936
October 0.0957 0.0933 0.0943
November 0.0963 0.0944 0.0951
December 0.0951 0.0941 0.0947