YEARLY HIGH
1.8991 CNY
YEARLY LOW
1.7066 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8009 CNY

2018 AED to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.8991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.7066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1925 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7496 to the December average rate of 1.8765, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8991 was up 0.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8952, 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 9,495 CNY
2017 Average 9,199 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 8,533 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 962.42 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9061
1.6976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to CNY 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 1.7338, compared to 1.8680 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8680

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0656 CNY (High: 1.7780 / Low: 1.7123). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 CNY (High: 1.8759 / Low: 1.8575).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0656
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 1.8839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8047), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0792 (+4.39%).

2018 Avg (October) 1.8839
2017 Avg (October) 1.8047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7780 1.7123 1.7496
February 1.7312 1.7066 1.7214
March 1.7313 1.7079 1.7214
April 1.7256 1.7069 1.7150
May 1.7480 1.7219 1.7345
June 1.8043 1.7391 1.7606
July 1.8555 1.8012 1.8285
August 1.8882 1.8518 1.8638
September 1.8759 1.8575 1.8664
October 1.8991 1.8700 1.8839
November 1.8958 1.8760 1.8888
December 1.8946 1.8614 1.8765