2018 TOP to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 TOP to YER Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the TOP to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 119.6723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 107.3711.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3011 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.3918 to the December average rate of 109.9325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 119.6723 was up 4.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 114.3133, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
TOP to YER Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 111.6805, compared to 108.7494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9311 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 7.8805 YER (High: 119.6723 / Low: 111.7918). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0643 YER (High: 108.3727 / Low: 108.3084).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.0271 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 113.0182) against the same month in 2017 (average: 109.3002), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7180 (+3.40%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 113.1289 | 110.1889 | 111.3918 |
| February | 113.7225 | 112.1737 | 113.0520 |
| March | 119.6723 | 111.7918 | 113.0182 |
| April | 113.2347 | 111.0583 | 112.5539 |
| May | 112.9072 | 108.9352 | 110.5268 |
| June | 110.2226 | 108.5012 | 109.5405 |
| July | 108.7003 | 107.3711 | 108.1520 |
| August | 108.3727 | 108.3084 | 108.3403 |
| September | 108.3727 | 108.2867 | 108.3410 |
| October | 108.8423 | 108.3300 | 108.6046 |
| November | 109.3383 | 108.6646 | 109.1262 |
| December | 111.1438 | 109.1531 | 109.9325 |