2018 AED to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.9110 KGS

YEARLY LOW

18.5160 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.6311 KGS

2018 AED to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 18.9110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 18.5160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3950 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.7971 to the December average rate of 18.7056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.9110 was down 0.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.9870, 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 94,555 KGS

2017 Average 93,602 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 92,580 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,975.15 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.8218

18.5254

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AED to KGS 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 18.6391, compared to 18.6232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6391

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.2953 KGS (High: 18.9110 / Low: 18.6158). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 KGS (High: 18.5512 / Low: 18.5500).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2953

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1927 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 18.7971) against the same month in 2017 (average: 18.8808), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0837 (-0.44%).

2018 Avg (January) 18.7971

2017 Avg (January) 18.8808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.9110	18.6158	18.7971
February	18.7614	18.5160	18.6044
March	18.5926	18.5212	18.5577
April	18.6564	18.5857	18.6190
May	18.7606	18.5732	18.6614
June	18.6263	18.5347	18.5952
July	18.6028	18.5398	18.5746
August	18.5512	18.5500	18.5501
September	18.5514	18.5494	18.5503
October	18.6928	18.5500	18.6540
November	18.7064	18.6975	18.7042
December	18.7080	18.7035	18.7056