2018 AED to BTN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AED to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AED to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 9, valuing the pair at 20.2455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 17.2179.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0275 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3229 to the December average rate of 19.2339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.2455 was up 9.00% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.5736, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AED to BTN 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 17.8758, compared to 19.3463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4705 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 1.0340 BTN (High: 19.9936 / Low: 18.9595). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1045 BTN (High: 17.7514 / Low: 17.6469).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4767 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 20.0362) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.7224), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3139 (+13.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.4555 | 17.2179 | 17.3229 |
| February | 17.7448 | 17.3383 | 17.5263 |
| March | 17.7514 | 17.6469 | 17.7041 |
| April | 18.2007 | 17.6299 | 17.8780 |
| May | 18.5860 | 18.1170 | 18.3738 |
| June | 18.7138 | 18.2314 | 18.4497 |
| July | 18.7894 | 18.6242 | 18.6958 |
| August | 19.3157 | 18.6389 | 18.9348 |
| September | 19.7872 | 19.3157 | 19.6176 |
| October | 20.2455 | 19.8355 | 20.0362 |
| November | 19.9936 | 18.9595 | 19.5596 |
| December | 19.6001 | 18.9806 | 19.2339 |