2018 YER to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2775 KGS

YEARLY LOW

0.2563 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2733 KGS

2018 YER to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.2563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2758 to the December average rate of 0.2745, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2775 was down 0.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2787, 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 1,388 KGS

2017 Average 1,374 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 1,282 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.90 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2763

0.2709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to KGS 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 0.2734, compared to 0.2733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2734

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0165 KGS (High: 0.2728 / Low: 0.2563). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 KGS (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2721).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0165

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2758) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2772), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-0.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2758

2017 Avg (January) 0.2772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2775	0.2731	0.2758
February	0.2753	0.2717	0.2730
March	0.2728	0.2563	0.2713
April	0.2738	0.2728	0.2732
May	0.2755	0.2725	0.2739
June	0.2734	0.2720	0.2729
July	0.2730	0.2715	0.2725
August	0.2723	0.2721	0.2722
September	0.2723	0.2721	0.2722
October	0.2743	0.2722	0.2737
November	0.2745	0.2743	0.2744
December	0.2746	0.2744	0.2745