YEARLY HIGH
132.6999 YER
YEARLY LOW
124.8658 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
125.1993 YER

2018 BBD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 132.6999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 124.8658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8341 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 125.1457 to the December average rate of 125.1647, 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 132.6999 was up 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 125.7221, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 663,499 YER
2017 Average 625,567 YER
Yearly Trough Low 624,329 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,170.40 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

125.6874
125.0961
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 125.2310, compared to 125.1675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.2310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 125.1675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 7.5624 YER (High: 132.6999 / Low: 125.1375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 YER (High: 125.1872 / Low: 125.1503).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.5624
November 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4927 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 125.6381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 124.9517), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6864 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 125.6381
2017 Avg (March) 124.9517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.1721 124.8658 125.1457
February 125.1875 125.1250 125.1568
March 132.6999 125.1375 125.6381
April 125.1658 125.0535 125.1454
May 125.2820 124.8728 125.1484
June 125.1750 125.1040 125.1519
July 125.4125 125.0365 125.1767
August 125.1996 125.1253 125.1622
September 125.1996 125.1003 125.1630
October 125.2122 124.9827 125.1655
November 125.1872 125.1503 125.1726
December 125.2004 125.1253 125.1647