2018 AED to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8970 BOB

YEARLY LOW

1.8663 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8812 BOB

2018 AED to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 1.8663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0307 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8818 to the December average rate of 1.8817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8970 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9173, 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 9,485 BOB

2017 Average 9,444 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 9,331 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 153.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8830

1.8791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to BOB 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 1.8815, compared to 1.8808 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8815

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8808

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0301 BOB (High: 1.8970 / Low: 1.8668). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BOB (High: 1.8832 / Low: 1.8811).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.8818) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8838), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.10%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.8818

2017 Avg (January) 1.8838

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8970	1.8668	1.8818
February	1.8832	1.8811	1.8815
March	1.8875	1.8793	1.8816
April	1.8829	1.8737	1.8810
May	1.8881	1.8782	1.8815
June	1.8879	1.8785	1.8818
July	1.8861	1.8679	1.8795
August	1.8847	1.8741	1.8803
September	1.8947	1.8796	1.8827
October	1.8838	1.8725	1.8810
November	1.8864	1.8663	1.8799
December	1.8888	1.8803	1.8817