2020 YER to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

88.4329 STD

YEARLY LOW

81.4270 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

85.9632 STD

2020 YER to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 88.4329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 81.4270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0060 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 86.1273 to the December average rate of 82.5987, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 88.4329 was up 2.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 86.2780, 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 442,165 STD

2019 Average 425,705 STD

Yearly Trough Low 407,135 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,029.76 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

88.8681

82.0288

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 87.7108, compared to 84.2156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 87.7108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 84.2156

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2.4844 STD (High: 87.8882 / Low: 85.4038). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 STD (High: 86.1398 / Low: 86.1226).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4844

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.7327 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 88.2982) against the same month in 2019 (average: 84.0920), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2062 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 88.2982

2019 Avg (March) 84.0920

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	86.1398	86.1226	86.1273
February	88.1318	86.1226	87.6421
March	88.4329	88.0878	88.2982
April	88.4153	88.0794	88.0987
May	88.0970	88.0634	88.0813
June	88.0957	87.8795	88.0175
July	87.8882	85.4038	87.0680
August	85.4038	83.7762	84.3353
September	84.0176	83.2162	83.7370
October	84.0100	83.5434	83.8521
November	84.0629	83.4853	83.7023
December	83.5020	81.4270	82.5987