YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0049 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0052 CAD

2018 YER to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0050 to the December average rate of 0.0054, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0055 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0055, 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 27 CAD
2017 Average 26 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 24 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.86 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0054
0.0049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to CAD 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 0.0051, compared to 0.0053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 CAD (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0049). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0052).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, 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 (December 2018: 0.0054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0051), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+5.41%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0054
2017 Avg (December) 0.0051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0050 0.0049 0.0050
February 0.0051 0.0049 0.0050
March 0.0052 0.0049 0.0051
April 0.0052 0.0050 0.0051
May 0.0052 0.0051 0.0051
June 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
July 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
August 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
September 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
October 0.0053 0.0051 0.0052
November 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
December 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054