2012 YER to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 YER to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the YER to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 7.6237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 7.4115.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2121 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4563 to the December average rate of 7.5021, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.6237 was down 0.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.6699, 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 2012.
YER to SOS 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 7.5215, compared to 7.5326 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1870 SOS (High: 7.6237 / Low: 7.4367). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0522 SOS (High: 7.5307 / Low: 7.4784).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0314 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 7.5494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.4603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0891 (+1.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.5304 | 7.4138 | 7.4563 |
| February | 7.5705 | 7.4115 | 7.4823 |
| March | 7.5740 | 7.5110 | 7.5464 |
| April | 7.6143 | 7.4771 | 7.5517 |
| May | 7.6237 | 7.4367 | 7.5494 |
| June | 7.5996 | 7.4499 | 7.5431 |
| July | 7.5956 | 7.4807 | 7.5441 |
| August | 7.6173 | 7.5038 | 7.5535 |
| September | 7.5731 | 7.5064 | 7.5494 |
| October | 7.5697 | 7.4931 | 7.5390 |
| November | 7.5307 | 7.4784 | 7.5075 |
| December | 7.5516 | 7.4649 | 7.5021 |