YEARLY HIGH
0.0278 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.0261 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0276 BOB

2018 YER to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.0261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0276 to the December average rate of 0.0276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0278 was down 1.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0281, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 139 BOB
2017 Average 139 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 130 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.93 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0276
0.0275
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to BOB 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 0.0276, compared to 0.0276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0016 BOB (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.0276 / Low: 0.0276).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0276) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0277), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0276
2017 Avg (January) 0.0277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0278 0.0274 0.0276
February 0.0276 0.0276 0.0276
March 0.0277 0.0261 0.0275
April 0.0276 0.0275 0.0276
May 0.0277 0.0276 0.0276
June 0.0277 0.0276 0.0276
July 0.0277 0.0274 0.0276
August 0.0277 0.0275 0.0276
September 0.0278 0.0276 0.0276
October 0.0277 0.0275 0.0276
November 0.0277 0.0274 0.0276
December 0.0277 0.0276 0.0276