YEARLY HIGH
0.1911 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.0278 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0930 SDG

2018 YER to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 0.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1632 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0280 to the December average rate of 0.1901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 578.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1911 was up 582.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0280, 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 955 SDG
2017 Average 133 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 139 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 816.21 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2066
0.0118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to SDG 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 0.0639, compared to 0.1222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0639
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1188 SDG (High: 0.1907 / Low: 0.0719). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SDG (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0278).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1901) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0269), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1632 (+607.15%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1901
2017 Avg (December) 0.0269

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0281 0.0278 0.0280
February 0.0725 0.0281 0.0667
March 0.0727 0.0681 0.0720
April 0.0726 0.0719 0.0723
May 0.0726 0.0719 0.0722
June 0.0724 0.0718 0.0720
July 0.0722 0.0717 0.0719
August 0.0722 0.0719 0.0720
September 0.0722 0.0719 0.0720
October 0.1907 0.0719 0.1369
November 0.1909 0.1887 0.1903
December 0.1911 0.1898 0.1901