2018 YER to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3489 SOS

YEARLY LOW

2.1789 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3117 SOS

2018 YER to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.3489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 2.1789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1700 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3165 to the December average rate of 2.3167, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3489 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3741, 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 11,745 SOS

2017 Average 11,570 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 10,895 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 850.04 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3221

2.3019

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.3110, compared to 2.3125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3110

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1584 SOS (High: 2.3374 / Low: 2.1789). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 SOS (High: 2.3138 / Low: 2.3050).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1584

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.3165) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+0.28%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.3165

2017 Avg (January) 2.3099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3489	2.2905	2.3165
February	2.3287	2.3101	2.3205
March	2.3374	2.1789	2.3125
April	2.3277	2.2853	2.3079
May	2.3212	2.2828	2.3036
June	2.3212	2.2848	2.3049
July	2.3192	2.2955	2.3097
August	2.3141	2.3022	2.3101
September	2.3138	2.3050	2.3103
October	2.3207	2.3003	2.3144
November	2.3208	2.2925	2.3139
December	2.3216	2.3071	2.3167