YEARLY HIGH
20.2455 BTN
YEARLY LOW
17.2179 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.6111 BTN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101,227 BTN
2017 Average 88,581 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 86,090 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,137.69 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.3076
17.0516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8758
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.3463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.0340
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (October) 20.0362
2017 Avg (October) 17.7224

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