YEARLY HIGH
311.2833 KRW
YEARLY LOW
287.1337 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
299.5881 KRW

2018 AED to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 311.2833. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 287.1337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1496 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 290.2012 to the December average rate of 305.8889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 311.2833 was down 5.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 328.6262, 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 1,556,417 KRW
2017 Average 1,538,820 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,435,669 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,748.04 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

310.3958
288.3653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to KRW 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 293.0193, compared to 306.1569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.1376 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 293.0193
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 306.1569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 15.6785 KRW (High: 305.9310 / Low: 290.2525). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6339 KRW (High: 292.3609 / Low: 287.7270).

June Spread (Volatile) ±15.6785
January Spread (Stable) ±4.6339

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.1867 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1867

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 308.5599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 308.5903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0303 (-0.01%).

2018 Avg (October) 308.5599
2017 Avg (October) 308.5903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 292.3609 287.7270 290.2012
February 298.6199 289.7038 293.9331
March 295.0620 288.8138 291.7464
April 294.6356 287.1337 291.0875
May 295.3925 290.0347 293.0704
June 305.9310 290.2525 298.0773
July 309.1353 303.0752 305.4811
August 309.6226 301.5915 305.2679
September 309.7315 302.2081 304.9336
October 311.2833 303.0888 308.5599
November 309.9436 303.9464 306.8102
December 308.3949 302.0270 305.8889