YEARLY HIGH
0.0032 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0027 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0030 GBP

2018 YER to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 0.0032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0029 to the December average rate of 0.0032, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0032 was down 3.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0033, 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 16 GBP
2017 Average 16 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 14 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.43 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0032
0.0028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to GBP 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 0.0029, compared to 0.0031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 GBP (High: 0.0029 / Low: 0.0027). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0031 / Low: 0.0030).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0032) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+5.80%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0032
2017 Avg (December) 0.0030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0030 0.0028 0.0029
February 0.0029 0.0028 0.0029
March 0.0029 0.0027 0.0028
April 0.0029 0.0028 0.0028
May 0.0030 0.0029 0.0030
June 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
July 0.0031 0.0030 0.0030
August 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
September 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
October 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
November 0.0031 0.0030 0.0031
December 0.0032 0.0031 0.0032