YEARLY HIGH
265.3997 YER
YEARLY LOW
249.7316 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.3985 YER

2018 IMP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the IMP 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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,326,999 YER
2017 Average 1,251,132 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,248,658 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,340.81 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

251.3747
250.1923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.4621
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.3349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±15.1247
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (March) 251.2762
2017 Avg (March) 249.9033

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