2018 BMD to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BMD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BMD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 265.3997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 249.7316.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6682 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.2914 to the December average rate of 250.3294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 265.3997 was up 5.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 250.4891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BMD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BMD 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 250.4621, compared to 250.3349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1272 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 15.1247 YER (High: 265.3997 / Low: 250.2750). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0737 YER (High: 250.3744 / Low: 250.3007).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9854 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 251.2762) against the same month in 2017 (average: 249.9033), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3729 (+0.55%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 250.3441 | 249.7316 | 250.2914 |
| February | 250.3750 | 250.2500 | 250.3136 |
| March | 265.3997 | 250.2750 | 251.2762 |
| April | 250.3316 | 250.1071 | 250.2908 |
| May | 250.5641 | 249.7457 | 250.2967 |
| June | 250.3500 | 250.2080 | 250.3038 |
| July | 250.8250 | 250.0731 | 250.3534 |
| August | 250.3992 | 250.2506 | 250.3244 |
| September | 250.3992 | 250.2006 | 250.3260 |
| October | 250.4243 | 249.9653 | 250.3311 |
| November | 250.3744 | 250.3007 | 250.3452 |
| December | 250.4007 | 250.2506 | 250.3294 |