2018 YER to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 YER to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the YER to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 84.5720. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 74.8141.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.7579 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.6824 to the December average rate of 84.0916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 84.5720 was down 9.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 93.7654, 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 2018.
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 80.9163, compared to 84.0808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1645 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 4.9780 STD (High: 79.7921 / Low: 74.8141). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 STD (High: 84.1012 / Low: 84.0765).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3775 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 83.9220) against the same month in 2017 (average: 87.2295), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3075 (-3.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81.7071 | 78.9398 | 80.6824 |
| February | 80.0279 | 78.6171 | 79.3049 |
| March | 79.7921 | 74.8141 | 79.1701 |
| April | 80.2956 | 79.2975 | 79.6586 |
| May | 84.4527 | 81.3860 | 82.7600 |
| June | 84.5720 | 83.1452 | 83.9220 |
| July | 84.1342 | 83.4328 | 83.8419 |
| August | 84.1181 | 83.9822 | 84.0894 |
| September | 84.1349 | 84.0681 | 84.0928 |
| October | 84.5688 | 84.0597 | 84.2828 |
| November | 84.1012 | 84.0765 | 84.0863 |
| December | 84.1181 | 84.0676 | 84.0916 |