YEARLY HIGH
11950.1917 IRR
YEARLY LOW
9693.4684 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11073.7186 IRR

2018 AED to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 5, valuing the pair at 11950.1917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 9693.4684.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2256.7234 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9812.9795 to the December average rate of 11504.2095, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11950.1917 was up 23.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 9702.8586, 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 59,750,959 IRR
2017 Average 44,990,838 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 48,467,342 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,283,616.87 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11993.0038
9614.7955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to IRR 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 10484.2603, compared to 11663.1769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1178.9166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10484.2603
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11663.1769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1282.7547 IRR (High: 11479.1069 / Low: 10196.3523). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9548 IRR (High: 11572.1870 / Low: 11566.2322).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1282.7547
November Spread (Stable) ±5.9548

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 175.9341 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -175.9341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 11794.8197) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8944.4837), the exchange rate shifted by +2850.3360 (+31.87%).

2018 Avg (August) 11794.8197
2017 Avg (August) 8944.4837

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10057.1198 9693.4684 9812.9795
February 10151.3747 10061.1738 10090.7912
March 10236.4509 10155.5946 10208.8300
April 10247.8981 10196.3523 10212.5490
May 11479.1069 10196.3523 11047.8509
June 11601.6801 11481.9795 11532.5610
July 11933.7522 11606.1323 11782.4686
August 11950.1917 11750.7410 11794.8197
September 11759.7511 11750.3297 11752.1106
October 11751.0414 11568.7740 11576.1765
November 11572.1870 11566.2322 11569.2765
December 11572.9840 11462.8166 11504.2095