YEARLY HIGH
2.0624 SYP
YEARLY LOW
1.9404 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0568 SYP

2018 YER to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.0624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 6, dropping to 1.9404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1219 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0578 to the December average rate of 2.0573, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0624 was up 0.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0623, 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 10,312 SYP
2017 Average 6,652 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 9,702 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.61 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0586
2.0491
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER to SYP 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 2.0563, compared to 2.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0563
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.1173 SYP (High: 2.0577 / Low: 1.9404). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SYP (High: 2.0578 / Low: 2.0565).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1173
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.0578) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8556), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2022 (+140.51%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.0578
2017 Avg (January) 0.8556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0624 2.0573 2.0578
February 2.0583 2.0568 2.0574
March 2.0577 1.9404 2.0499
April 2.0591 2.0572 2.0576
May 2.0621 2.0544 2.0576
June 2.0598 2.0569 2.0576
July 2.0599 2.0534 2.0572
August 2.0595 2.0567 2.0575
September 2.0592 2.0568 2.0575
October 2.0603 2.0566 2.0574
November 2.0578 2.0565 2.0571
December 2.0590 2.0558 2.0573