YEARLY HIGH
35.9133 YER
YEARLY LOW
5.2332 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0355 YER

2018 SDG to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 35.9133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 5.2332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.6801 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.6937 to the December average rate of 5.2594, the exchange rate registered a net change of -85.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.9133 was down 8.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 39.2548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 179,567 YER
2017 Average 188,626 YER
Yearly Trough Low 26,166 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 153,400.57 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

38.7376
2.2101
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 17.8641, compared to 10.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6571 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 21.8216 YER (High: 35.6107 / Low: 13.7892). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 YER (High: 5.2700 / Low: 5.2332).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.8216
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 19.6637 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.6637

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 35.6937) against the same month in 2017 (average: 38.8738), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1801 (-8.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 35.6937
2017 Avg (January) 38.8738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.9133 35.5625 35.6937
February 35.6107 13.7892 16.0300
March 14.6783 13.7632 13.8950
April 13.9152 13.7722 13.8265
May 13.9125 13.7758 13.8565
June 13.9201 13.8065 13.8826
July 13.9498 13.8415 13.9027
August 13.9139 13.8510 13.8906
September 13.9151 13.8462 13.8880
October 13.9140 5.2438 9.0467
November 5.2998 5.2397 5.2541
December 5.2700 5.2332 5.2594