YEARLY HIGH
496.8672 BIF
YEARLY LOW
476.0632 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
483.9811 BIF

2018 AED to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 496.8672. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 476.0632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8040 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 480.0109 to the December average rate of 492.1085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 496.8672 was up 3.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 482.1808, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,484,336 BIF
2017 Average 2,345,176 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,380,316 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,019.92 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

493.3182
478.8012
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to BIF 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 481.4916, compared to 486.4706 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9789 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 481.4916
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 486.4706

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 12.9112 BIF (High: 494.4163 / Low: 481.5051). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2518 BIF (High: 486.2271 / Low: 481.9753).

November Spread (Volatile) ±12.9112
September Spread (Stable) ±4.2518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5718 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 492.1085) against the same month in 2017 (average: 478.8296), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2789 (+2.77%).

2018 Avg (December) 492.1085
2017 Avg (December) 478.8296

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 482.1808 476.0632 480.0109
February 483.5157 478.2070 480.5159
March 484.8862 477.7992 480.9016
April 485.4214 478.9774 482.3871
May 487.3451 478.5572 482.3372
June 486.2570 477.9789 482.7970
July 486.0909 477.9933 482.2252
August 486.2279 479.9119 483.3710
September 486.2271 481.9753 483.4365
October 494.2582 481.7748 487.7046
November 494.4163 481.5051 489.9776
December 496.8672 486.1946 492.1085