YEARLY HIGH
170.0647 CRC
YEARLY LOW
153.3820 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
157.0033 CRC

2018 AED to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 170.0647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 153.3820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.6828 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.4208 to the December average rate of 162.9564, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 170.0647 was up 5.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 161.5033, 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 850,324 CRC
2017 Average 770,349 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 766,910 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83,413.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

167.3336
152.8725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to CRC 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 154.5511, compared to 159.4555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.9044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.5511
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 159.4555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 7.5632 CRC (High: 165.2066 / Low: 157.6434). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5577 CRC (High: 154.3443 / Low: 153.7866).

October Spread (Volatile) ±7.5632
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5577

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 3.1721 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.1721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 166.1285) against the same month in 2017 (average: 154.6881), the exchange rate shifted by +11.4403 (+7.40%).

2018 Avg (November) 166.1285
2017 Avg (November) 154.6881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.0681 153.3820 154.4208
February 156.0993 154.4827 155.5097
March 155.1984 154.1751 154.7867
April 154.4435 153.5986 154.1397
May 154.3443 153.7866 154.0776
June 154.8250 153.8751 154.3721
July 154.8438 154.2574 154.4242
August 155.7656 154.1527 154.5506
September 159.2490 155.7656 157.6779
October 165.2066 157.6434 160.9954
November 170.0647 162.9350 166.1285
December 164.6574 162.3225 162.9564