2026 AED to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 AED to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the AED to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.1498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 19.7378.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4119 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0088 to the December average rate of 20.0164, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.1498 was down 0.67% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.2859, 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 2026.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 19.9399, compared to 20.0164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0765 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4111 GMD (High: 20.1498 / Low: 19.7386). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1396 GMD (High: 19.8775 / Low: 19.7378).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1821 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 20.0088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.5915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4173 (+2.13%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20.1498 | 19.8768 | 20.0088 |
| February | 20.1498 | 19.7386 | 19.9467 |
| March | 20.1498 | 19.7408 | 19.9889 |
| April | 20.1498 | 19.8775 | 20.0072 |
| May | 19.8775 | 19.7378 | 19.8251 |
| June | 20.0136 | 19.7406 | 19.8625 |
| July | 20.1498 | 19.7413 | 20.0164 |