YEARLY HIGH
1.9359 HRK
YEARLY LOW
1.6468 HRK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7647 HRK

2017 SAR to HRK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to HRK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1.9359. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 1.6468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2891 HRK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8888 to the December average rate of 1.6961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9359 was up 0.12% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9336, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,679 HRK
2016 Average 9,074 HRK
Yearly Trough Low 8,234 HRK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445.56 HRK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9107
1.6479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 1.8349, compared to 1.6946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0915 HRK (High: 1.9359 / Low: 1.8444). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0326 HRK (High: 1.6843 / Low: 1.6517).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0915
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0326

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0629 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8888) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0109 (+0.58%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8888
2016 Avg (January) 1.8779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9359 1.8444 1.8888
February 1.8850 1.8377 1.8648
March 1.8834 1.8255 1.8506
April 1.8755 1.8217 1.8542
May 1.8257 1.7589 1.7913
June 1.7760 1.7280 1.7595
July 1.7416 1.6723 1.7134
August 1.6843 1.6517 1.6708
September 1.7022 1.6468 1.6698
October 1.7257 1.6880 1.7036
November 1.7341 1.6896 1.7140
December 1.7118 1.6503 1.6961