YEARLY HIGH
12.9769 GMD
YEARLY LOW
11.6257 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4718 GMD

2017 AED to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 12.9769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 11.6257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3512 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.8547 to the December average rate of 12.9395, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 12.9769 was up 10.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.7750, 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 64,885 GMD
2016 Average 57,162 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 58,129 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,756.08 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

13.0480
11.7462
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to GMD 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 12.2396, compared to 12.7041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2396
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.4040 GMD (High: 12.9373 / Low: 12.5333). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0272 GMD (High: 12.5439 / Low: 12.5167).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4040
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0272

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0329 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0329

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 12.9395) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.6568), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2827 (+11.00%).

2017 Avg (December) 12.9395
2016 Avg (December) 11.6568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0144 11.6257 11.8547
February 12.1698 11.8902 12.0251
March 12.3200 12.1167 12.1792
April 12.3604 12.2512 12.3100
May 12.5950 12.3874 12.5509
June 12.5851 12.4829 12.5180
July 12.5439 12.5167 12.5303
August 12.5916 12.3193 12.4996
September 12.5646 12.4898 12.5362
October 12.9373 12.5333 12.8160
November 12.9553 12.8638 12.9027
December 12.9769 12.9046 12.9395