YEARLY HIGH
0.0409 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.0353 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0387 HRK

2018 LKR to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0409. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0353.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0396 to the December average rate of 0.0361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0409 was down 15.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 204 HRK
2017 Average 217 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 177 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.85 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0406
0.0357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0392, compared to 0.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0023 HRK (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0374). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 HRK (High: 0.0401 / Low: 0.0395).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0402) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-2.04%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0402
2017 Avg (August) 0.0410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0406 0.0388 0.0396
February 0.0395 0.0384 0.0389
March 0.0391 0.0383 0.0387
April 0.0390 0.0383 0.0387
May 0.0405 0.0388 0.0396
June 0.0403 0.0391 0.0398
July 0.0401 0.0395 0.0397
August 0.0409 0.0394 0.0402
September 0.0397 0.0374 0.0386
October 0.0381 0.0374 0.0377
November 0.0381 0.0362 0.0371
December 0.0365 0.0353 0.0361