YEARLY HIGH
636.6632 CDF
YEARLY LOW
576.8908 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
621.9461 CDF

2026 AED to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 636.6632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 576.8908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.7724 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 615.3471 to the December average rate of 625.5108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 636.6632 was down 19.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 793.1248, 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 3,183,316 CDF
2025 Average 3,710,410 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,884,454 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 298,862.08 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

632.0740
612.1047
JanuMarcMayJuly

AED to CDF 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 621.3520, compared to 625.5108 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 621.3520
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 625.5108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 52.6058 CDF (High: 629.4966 / Low: 576.8908). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4977 CDF (High: 636.6632 / Low: 626.1656).

February Spread (Volatile) ±52.6058
April Spread (Stable) ±10.4977

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.2314 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2314

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 630.4099) against the same month in 2025 (average: 788.7876), the exchange rate shifted by -158.3777 (-20.08%).

2026 Avg (April) 630.4099
2025 Avg (April) 788.7876

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 631.4076 585.9445 615.3471
February 629.4966 576.8908 613.7688
March 630.6495 590.4350 619.0221
April 636.6632 626.1656 630.4099
May 631.7223 617.8559 622.1785
June 631.9299 617.4230 627.3857
July 629.1949 614.7563 625.5108