YEARLY HIGH
0.0134 YER
YEARLY LOW
0.0118 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0121 YER

2018 STD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 0.0134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 0.0118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0124 to the December average rate of 0.0119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0134 was up 8.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67 YER
2017 Average 58 YER
Yearly Trough Low 59 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.71 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0127
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0124, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 YER (High: 0.0134 / Low: 0.0125). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 YER (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0119).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 0.0126) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+15.85%).

2018 Avg (March) 0.0126
2017 Avg (March) 0.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0127 0.0122 0.0124
February 0.0127 0.0125 0.0126
March 0.0134 0.0125 0.0126
April 0.0126 0.0125 0.0126
May 0.0123 0.0118 0.0121
June 0.0120 0.0118 0.0119
July 0.0120 0.0119 0.0119
August 0.0119 0.0119 0.0119
September 0.0119 0.0119 0.0119
October 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
November 0.0119 0.0119 0.0119
December 0.0119 0.0119 0.0119