2012 YER to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 YER to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the YER to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 94.3932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 83.9760.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4172 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.8964 to the December average rate of 87.1284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 94.3932 was up 6.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 88.5614, 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 STD 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 87.2368, compared to 90.4104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1736 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 5.3601 STD (High: 94.1290 / Low: 88.7689). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3080 STD (High: 94.3932 / Low: 93.0851).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.3359 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 93.6232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 80.3671), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2561 (+16.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 88.4114 | 83.9760 | 86.8964 |
| February | 87.4740 | 84.0299 | 85.4189 |
| March | 88.1610 | 84.8643 | 86.2290 |
| April | 87.8943 | 85.5436 | 86.7049 |
| May | 90.1923 | 86.0343 | 88.3569 |
| June | 91.9076 | 87.5268 | 89.8148 |
| July | 93.8029 | 90.5864 | 92.1736 |
| August | 94.3932 | 93.0851 | 93.6232 |
| September | 94.1290 | 88.7689 | 91.2873 |
| October | 91.2885 | 88.2151 | 89.3802 |
| November | 89.7248 | 87.3000 | 88.8697 |
| December | 88.2315 | 86.3724 | 87.1284 |