YEARLY HIGH
0.2974 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.2443 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2731 INR

2018 YER to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 0.2974. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.2443.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0531 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2543 to the December average rate of 0.2826, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2974 was up 8.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2730, 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 1,487 INR
2017 Average 1,301 INR
Yearly Trough Low 1,222 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.43 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2982
0.2503
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to INR 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 0.2623, compared to 0.2840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0163 INR (High: 0.2607 / Low: 0.2443). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 INR (High: 0.2755 / Low: 0.2729).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0072 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.2942) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2599), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0343 (+13.18%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.2942
2017 Avg (October) 0.2599

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2557 0.2528 0.2543
February 0.2606 0.2553 0.2575
March 0.2607 0.2443 0.2589
April 0.2673 0.2592 0.2624
May 0.2735 0.2664 0.2698
June 0.2754 0.2671 0.2708
July 0.2755 0.2729 0.2743
August 0.2839 0.2729 0.2778
September 0.2911 0.2836 0.2881
October 0.2974 0.2921 0.2942
November 0.2929 0.2785 0.2870
December 0.2897 0.2779 0.2826