YEARLY HIGH
6.6653 HNL
YEARLY LOW
6.2236 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5098 HNL

2018 AED to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 6.6653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 6.2236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4417 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4332 to the December average rate of 6.6064, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 6.6653 was up 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 6.4627, 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 33,326 HNL
2017 Average 31,948 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 31,118 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,208.31 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.6268
6.4071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to HNL 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 6.4555, compared to 6.5640 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.5640

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.4417 HNL (High: 6.6653 / Low: 6.2236). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 HNL (High: 6.4578 / Low: 6.4388).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4417
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 6.6064) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.4354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1710 (+2.66%).

2018 Avg (December) 6.6064
2017 Avg (December) 6.4354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.4721 6.4013 6.4332
February 6.4447 6.4032 6.4254
March 6.4548 6.4250 6.4329
April 6.4578 6.4388 6.4444
May 6.5076 6.4408 6.4724
June 6.5479 6.4807 6.5247
July 6.5475 6.4945 6.5287
August 6.5475 6.5020 6.5365
September 6.5638 6.5347 6.5481
October 6.5682 6.5209 6.5559
November 6.6416 6.5339 6.6085
December 6.6653 6.2236 6.6064