2018 AED to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AED based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |