YEARLY HIGH
13.5713 GMD
YEARLY LOW
12.8233 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0924 GMD

2018 AED to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 13.5713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 26, dropping to 12.8233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7480 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0681 to the December average rate of 13.4675, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.5713 was up 4.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 12.9769, 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 67,857 GMD
2017 Average 62,372 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 64,117 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,740.05 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.5541
12.7763
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 12.8972, compared to 13.2877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.3518 GMD (High: 13.4209 / Low: 13.0691). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 GMD (High: 12.8492 / Low: 12.8336).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3518
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1799 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 13.4893) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.9027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5866 (+4.55%).

2018 Avg (November) 13.4893
2017 Avg (November) 12.9027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.2531 12.9591 13.0681
February 13.0462 12.8366 12.8882
March 12.9863 12.8502 12.8805
April 12.9022 12.8233 12.8570
May 12.8492 12.8336 12.8411
June 12.8703 12.8322 12.8482
July 13.0895 12.8416 12.9868
August 13.1214 13.0683 13.0963
September 13.4209 13.0691 13.2148
October 13.5114 13.4032 13.4714
November 13.5713 13.4624 13.4893
December 13.5033 13.4223 13.4675