2021 AED to GBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |