YEARLY HIGH
368.8874 YER
YEARLY LOW
312.7157 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
334.3885 YER

2018 FKP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 368.8874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 312.7157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 56.1717 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 345.8946 to the December average rate of 317.1351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 368.8874 was up 8.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 340.1871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,844,437 YER
2017 Average 1,612,576 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,563,578 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 280,858.59 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

355.4002
313.6564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP to YER 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 344.7138, compared to 324.0631 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.6507 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 344.7138
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 324.0631

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 24.1021 YER (High: 368.8874 / Low: 344.7853). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8081 YER (High: 332.7484 / Low: 325.9403).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.1021
July Spread (Stable) ±6.8081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 14.9063 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.9063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 351.0254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 308.4336), the exchange rate shifted by +42.5918 (+13.81%).

2018 Avg (March) 351.0254
2017 Avg (March) 308.4336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 355.9316 337.4313 345.8946
February 357.0571 344.3825 349.6778
March 368.8874 344.7853 351.0254
April 358.9224 344.6544 351.9216
May 340.6068 331.7618 337.0152
June 335.9282 327.2774 332.7482
July 332.7484 325.9403 329.8514
August 328.5200 317.8301 322.1385
September 332.2840 321.8949 326.4340
October 331.2712 318.1750 325.8691
November 328.6998 319.0031 322.9505
December 319.8886 312.7157 317.1351