YEARLY HIGH
13.7908 DOP
YEARLY LOW
13.1080 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.5013 DOP

2018 AED to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 13.7908. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 13.1080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6828 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.2025 to the December average rate of 13.7182, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.7908 was up 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.2245, 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 68,954 DOP
2017 Average 64,430 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 65,540 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,413.95 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.7698
13.1510
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to DOP 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 13.4003, compared to 13.6022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.6022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.3358 DOP (High: 13.6641 / Low: 13.3283). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0467 DOP (High: 13.5065 / Low: 13.4598).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3358
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0467

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 13.7182) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.1547), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5635 (+4.28%).

2018 Avg (December) 13.7182
2017 Avg (December) 13.1547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2787 13.1080 13.2025
February 13.4231 13.2232 13.3190
March 13.4991 13.3759 13.4411
April 13.4922 13.4352 13.4717
May 13.5065 13.4598 13.4839
June 13.5483 13.4525 13.4837
July 13.5674 13.4624 13.5147
August 13.6353 13.5292 13.5676
September 13.6557 13.5472 13.6089
October 13.6641 13.3283 13.5959
November 13.6939 13.5594 13.6077
December 13.7908 13.6245 13.7182