YEARLY HIGH
0.2061 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1914 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1979 GBP

2021 AED to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AED to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 0.2061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 0.1914.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1996 to the December average rate of 0.2046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2061 was down 12.99% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2369, 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 1,031 GBP
2020 Average 1,061 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 957 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73.68 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2057
0.1923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to GBP 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 0.1961, compared to 0.1998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was February, with a trading range of 0.0070 GBP (High: 0.1994 / Low: 0.1924). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 GBP (High: 0.2014 / Low: 0.1981).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0070
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.2046) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+1.05%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.2046
2020 Avg (December) 0.2025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2014 0.1981 0.1996
February 0.1994 0.1924 0.1962
March 0.1989 0.1946 0.1965
April 0.1986 0.1946 0.1968
May 0.1970 0.1914 0.1934
June 0.1973 0.1920 0.1943
July 0.1997 0.1950 0.1971
August 0.1999 0.1955 0.1974
September 0.2027 0.1964 0.1981
October 0.2010 0.1970 0.1989
November 0.2048 0.1988 0.2025
December 0.2061 0.2012 0.2046