YEARLY HIGH
4.0930 YER
YEARLY LOW
3.3624 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6693 YER

2018 INR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 4.0930. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 9, dropping to 3.3624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7306 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9327 to the December average rate of 3.5391, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.0930 was up 4.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9325, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,023,255 YER
2017 Average 961,263 YER
Yearly Trough Low 840,605 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,650.06 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9860
3.3461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 3.8152, compared to 3.5234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.2567 YER (High: 4.0930 / Low: 3.8364). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0344 YER (High: 3.6646 / Low: 3.6302).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2567
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0344

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1289 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 3.8637) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.7940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0697 (+1.84%).

2018 Avg (March) 3.8637
2017 Avg (March) 3.7940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9562 3.9101 3.9327
February 3.9175 3.8366 3.8838
March 4.0930 3.8364 3.8637
April 3.8587 3.7406 3.8116
May 3.7540 3.6560 3.7067
June 3.7445 3.6313 3.6928
July 3.6646 3.6302 3.6455
August 3.6638 3.5229 3.6000
September 3.5258 3.4356 3.4710
October 3.4236 3.3624 3.3994
November 3.5908 3.4138 3.4855
December 3.5979 3.4515 3.5391