YEARLY HIGH
1.4286 MRO
YEARLY LOW
0.8308 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4192 MRO

2018 YER to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 1.4286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 0.8308.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5977 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4179 to the December average rate of 1.4261, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4286 was down 2.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4668, 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 7,143 MRO
2017 Average 7,192 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 4,154 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,988.67 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4307
1.3837
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to MRO 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 1.4194, compared to 1.4189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4194
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.5974 MRO (High: 1.4282 / Low: 0.8308). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MRO (High: 1.4263 / Low: 1.4259).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.5974
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0392 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0392

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.4268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4596), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0328 (-2.25%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.4268
2017 Avg (September) 1.4596

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4223 1.4119 1.4179
February 1.4226 1.4179 1.4198
March 1.4243 1.3395 1.4157
April 1.4264 1.4104 1.4204
May 1.4240 1.4188 1.4213
June 1.4241 1.4201 1.4214
July 1.4263 1.4177 1.4222
August 1.4283 1.4200 1.4246
September 1.4286 1.4243 1.4268
October 1.4282 0.8308 1.3876
November 1.4263 1.4259 1.4260
December 1.4266 1.4257 1.4261