YEARLY HIGH
0.1097 HRK
YEARLY LOW
0.0907 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1004 HRK

2018 RUB to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.1097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.0907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0190 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1076 to the December average rate of 0.0963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1097 was down 12.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1252, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 549 HRK
2017 Average 568 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 453 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.09 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1089
0.0931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.1033, compared to 0.0974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1033
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0103 HRK (High: 0.1057 / Low: 0.0955). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 HRK (High: 0.1020 / Low: 0.0997).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1076) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0108 (-9.09%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1076
2017 Avg (January) 0.1183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1097 0.1061 0.1076
February 0.1087 0.1041 0.1059
March 0.1068 0.1043 0.1055
April 0.1057 0.0955 0.0996
May 0.1030 0.0967 0.1003
June 0.1020 0.0997 0.1008
July 0.1021 0.0993 0.1007
August 0.1012 0.0935 0.0970
September 0.0976 0.0907 0.0944
October 0.1000 0.0960 0.0981
November 0.0995 0.0965 0.0982
December 0.0983 0.0931 0.0963