YEARLY HIGH
245.0533 KPW
YEARLY LOW
245.0060 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
245.0254 KPW

2018 AED to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 245.0533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 245.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0473 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 245.0303 to the December average rate of 245.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 245.0533 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 245.0896, 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 1,225,267 KPW
2017 Average 1,225,180 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,225,030 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 236.49 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

245.0312
245.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to KPW 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 245.0271, compared to 245.0237 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 245.0271
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 245.0237

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0341 KPW (High: 245.0533 / Low: 245.0192). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 KPW (High: 245.0312 / Low: 245.0192).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 245.0284) against the same month in 2017 (average: 245.0387), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-0.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 245.0284
2017 Avg (December) 245.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.0461 245.0192 245.0303
February 245.0382 245.0248 245.0276
March 245.0382 245.0248 245.0292
April 245.0378 245.0192 245.0287
May 245.0338 245.0192 245.0235
June 245.0394 245.0146 245.0233
July 245.0312 245.0192 245.0224
August 245.0346 245.0192 245.0209
September 245.0377 245.0114 245.0236
October 245.0382 245.0192 245.0241
November 245.0321 245.0060 245.0227
December 245.0533 245.0192 245.0284