YEARLY HIGH
0.0691 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.0629 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0671 MDL

2018 YER to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0677 to the December average rate of 0.0686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0691 was down 14.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0808, 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 345 MDL
2017 Average 369 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 314 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.14 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0689
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to MDL 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 0.0667, compared to 0.0675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0038 MDL (High: 0.0667 / Low: 0.0629). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MDL (High: 0.0663 / Low: 0.0654).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0686) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.04%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0686
2017 Avg (December) 0.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0687 0.0666 0.0677
February 0.0673 0.0661 0.0666
March 0.0667 0.0629 0.0660
April 0.0663 0.0654 0.0657
May 0.0679 0.0659 0.0666
June 0.0679 0.0669 0.0674
July 0.0674 0.0662 0.0667
August 0.0671 0.0659 0.0664
September 0.0676 0.0666 0.0671
October 0.0686 0.0674 0.0679
November 0.0689 0.0679 0.0683
December 0.0691 0.0676 0.0686