YEARLY HIGH
0.0573 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0507 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0544 SCR

2018 YER to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 0.0507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0556 to the December average rate of 0.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0573 was up 1.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0566, 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 287 SCR
2017 Average 271 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 253 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.22 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0558
0.0537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to SCR 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 0.0543, compared to 0.0544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0056 SCR (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0507). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0544 / Low: 0.0542).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0056
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0545) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0545
2017 Avg (September) 0.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0566 0.0544 0.0556
February 0.0559 0.0530 0.0544
March 0.0563 0.0507 0.0543
April 0.0550 0.0537 0.0538
May 0.0561 0.0537 0.0539
June 0.0542 0.0537 0.0540
July 0.0543 0.0540 0.0541
August 0.0544 0.0542 0.0543
September 0.0573 0.0543 0.0545
October 0.0555 0.0543 0.0545
November 0.0546 0.0545 0.0545
December 0.0557 0.0545 0.0546