YEARLY HIGH
250.4891 YER
YEARLY LOW
249.0565 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
250.2257 YER

2017 USD to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the USD to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 250.4891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 249.0565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4326 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.1468 to the December average rate of 250.2900, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 250.4891 was up 0.07% compared to the 2016 peak of 250.3066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,252,445 YER
2016 Average 1,202,627 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,245,282 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,162.89 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

250.3701
249.8609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 250.1608, compared to 250.2906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1298 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.1608
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 250.2906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 1.2376 YER (High: 250.2941 / Low: 249.0565). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0691 YER (High: 250.3191 / Low: 250.2500).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2376
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0691

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1693 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 250.2241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 250.0145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2096 (+0.08%).

2017 Avg (August) 250.2241
2016 Avg (August) 250.0145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 250.2816 250.0508 250.1468
February 250.1250 250.0258 250.0726
March 250.2941 249.0565 249.9033
April 250.3066 250.2250 250.2731
May 250.3191 250.2500 250.2935
June 250.3316 250.2000 250.2758
July 250.3316 250.1660 250.3064
August 250.4891 249.7970 250.2241
September 250.4891 250.2500 250.3130
October 250.3750 250.2750 250.3276
November 250.3316 250.2000 250.2827
December 250.3316 250.2000 250.2900