YEARLY HIGH
4171.5205 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3623.4626 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3856.2295 IDR

2018 AED to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 4171.5205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 3623.4626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 548.0579 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3651.1865 to the December average rate of 3952.5095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4171.5205 was up 12.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 3697.0440, 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 20,857,603 IDR
2017 Average 18,212,862 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 18,117,313 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,740,289.50 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4183.5943
3602.7857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to IDR 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 3747.0007, compared to 3965.4583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 218.4576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3747.0007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3965.4583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 217.1583 IDR (High: 4118.6917 / Low: 3901.5334). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.2599 IDR (High: 3928.0447 / Low: 3913.7848).

November Spread (Volatile) ±217.1583
September Spread (Stable) ±14.2599

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 141.4919 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -141.4919

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 4135.1936) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3680.4240), the exchange rate shifted by +454.7696 (+12.36%).

2018 Avg (October) 4135.1936
2017 Avg (October) 3680.4240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3692.9658 3623.4626 3651.1865
February 3736.2186 3651.2769 3697.8369
March 3753.3605 3736.3547 3746.3721
April 3779.5028 3745.6251 3757.7584
May 3860.8363 3786.9161 3821.5417
June 3871.3906 3771.4266 3807.3088
July 3904.1485 3868.8378 3886.6192
August 3917.2965 3891.6934 3902.3369
September 3928.0447 3913.7848 3922.3893
October 4171.5205 3970.0835 4135.1936
November 4118.6917 3901.5334 3993.7017
December 3980.5280 3887.3731 3952.5095