2018 YER to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 YER to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the YER to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 87.2301. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.5012.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.7289 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6121 to the December average rate of 1.7286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 87.2301 was up 4556.42% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 YER based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
YER to KMF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6241, compared to 2.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5587 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 85.5135 KMF (High: 87.2301 / Low: 1.7166). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 KMF (High: 1.7393 / Low: 1.7201).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.8493 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 4.5779) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6768), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9011 (+173.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6503 | 1.5752 | 1.6121 |
| February | 1.6105 | 1.5762 | 1.5928 |
| March | 1.6120 | 1.5012 | 1.5893 |
| April | 1.6269 | 1.5888 | 1.6036 |
| May | 1.6957 | 1.6214 | 1.6607 |
| June | 1.7024 | 1.6669 | 1.6862 |
| July | 1.6958 | 1.6744 | 1.6826 |
| August | 1.7322 | 1.6866 | 1.7066 |
| September | 1.7020 | 1.6694 | 1.6889 |
| October | 1.7401 | 1.6974 | 1.7122 |
| November | 87.2301 | 1.7166 | 4.5779 |
| December | 1.7393 | 1.7201 | 1.7286 |