YEARLY HIGH
44.0081 LRD
YEARLY LOW
33.0710 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.1859 LRD

2018 AED to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 44.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 33.0710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.9372 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5381 to the December average rate of 42.9068, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 44.0081 was up 28.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.1811, 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 220,041 LRD
2017 Average 142,235 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 165,355 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 54,685.80 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

43.8046
33.5248
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to LRD 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 35.9219, compared to 42.4499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.9219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.4499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 3.1962 LRD (High: 44.0081 / Low: 40.8119). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2879 LRD (High: 43.0439 / Low: 42.7560).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.1962
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4824 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4824

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 42.2624) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.2491), the exchange rate shifted by +17.0132 (+67.38%).

2018 Avg (July) 42.2624
2017 Avg (July) 25.2491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.1924 33.3884 34.5381
February 35.5354 33.0710 34.3814
March 35.8295 35.4951 35.6878
April 35.9242 35.5170 35.6937
May 37.6334 35.6724 36.4496
June 40.8119 37.6532 38.7808
July 44.0081 40.8119 42.2624
August 42.0889 41.2586 41.7800
September 43.5317 41.9922 42.1545
October 42.7831 42.3610 42.6480
November 43.0506 42.6402 42.9480
December 43.0439 42.7560 42.9068