YEARLY HIGH
0.3715 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3338 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3529 CAD

2018 AED to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.3338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0378 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3384 to the December average rate of 0.3662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3715 was down 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3744, 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 1,858 CAD
2017 Average 1,767 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,669 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 188.87 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3690
0.3357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to CAD 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 0.3479, compared to 0.3579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0157 CAD (High: 0.3494 / Low: 0.3338). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 CAD (High: 0.3623 / Low: 0.3564).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3662) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0188 (+5.42%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3662
2017 Avg (December) 0.3473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3419 0.3350 0.3384
February 0.3494 0.3338 0.3424
March 0.3567 0.3488 0.3520
April 0.3516 0.3420 0.3469
May 0.3547 0.3477 0.3505
June 0.3629 0.3518 0.3572
July 0.3610 0.3544 0.3575
August 0.3583 0.3513 0.3551
September 0.3587 0.3495 0.3547
October 0.3582 0.3488 0.3546
November 0.3623 0.3564 0.3592
December 0.3715 0.3593 0.3662