YEARLY HIGH
385.9198 YER
YEARLY LOW
347.1472 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
355.0523 YER

2018 XDR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XDR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 6, valuing the pair at 385.9198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 12, dropping to 347.1472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 38.7726 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 359.9418 to the December average rate of 348.2499, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 385.9198 was up 7.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 358.1436, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,929,599 YER
2017 Average 1,735,223 YER
Yearly Trough Low 1,735,736 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 193,862.86 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

366.6856
346.5261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 360.3712, compared to 349.7333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.6379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 360.3712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 349.7333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 24.5958 YER (High: 385.9198 / Low: 361.3239). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2773 YER (High: 351.5239 / Low: 350.2466).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.5958
September Spread (Stable) ±1.2773

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 6.0902 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.0902

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 365.0056) against the same month in 2017 (average: 338.4847), the exchange rate shifted by +26.5209 (+7.84%).

2018 Avg (March) 365.0056
2017 Avg (March) 338.4847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 364.7275 355.8624 359.9418
February 365.3555 361.6337 363.6236
March 385.9198 361.3239 365.0056
April 364.7798 359.8803 362.9096
May 359.0625 353.1424 356.8194
June 356.1625 351.6610 353.9271
July 353.9744 349.7550 351.6792
August 351.1983 348.8490 350.1782
September 351.5239 350.2466 350.9076
October 350.3167 347.5858 349.1791
November 349.2628 347.1472 348.2060
December 349.2147 347.1509 348.2499