2018 AWG to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AWG to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AWG to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 148.6835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 138.8306.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8529 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 139.7926 to the December average rate of 139.0576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 148.6835 was up 6.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 140.1723, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AWG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AWG to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 140.0701, compared to 139.3337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7364 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 8.6658 YER (High: 148.6835 / Low: 140.0177). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0803 YER (High: 139.0971 / Low: 139.0169).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6102 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 140.7683) against the same month in 2017 (average: 138.8267), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9417 (+1.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 139.8505 | 139.4957 | 139.7926 |
| February | 140.2523 | 139.1121 | 139.7722 |
| March | 148.6835 | 140.0177 | 140.7683 |
| April | 141.0179 | 139.7828 | 140.1581 |
| May | 140.2350 | 139.6098 | 139.9608 |
| June | 140.1040 | 139.8218 | 139.9684 |
| July | 140.3218 | 139.3545 | 139.9598 |
| August | 139.7828 | 139.5487 | 139.6449 |
| September | 139.6653 | 138.8628 | 139.2182 |
| October | 139.1249 | 138.8306 | 139.0591 |
| November | 139.0971 | 139.0169 | 139.0626 |
| December | 139.1118 | 138.9597 | 139.0576 |