2018 XDR to YER Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |