YEARLY HIGH
99.5695 NGN
YEARLY LOW
97.5518 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
98.3639 NGN

2018 AED to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 99.5695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 97.5518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0177 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.0502 to the December average rate of 99.1043, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 99.5695 was down 0.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 100.4689, 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 497,848 NGN
2017 Average 454,295 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 487,759 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,088.75 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

99.2178
97.8562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to NGN 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 98.0589, compared to 98.6688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6100 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.0589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 98.6688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.2220 NGN (High: 99.0826 / Low: 97.8606). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2706 NGN (High: 98.0321 / Low: 97.7615).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.2220
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2706

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0912 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0912

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 99.1043) against the same month in 2017 (average: 97.9538), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1506 (+1.17%).

2018 Avg (December) 99.1043
2017 Avg (December) 97.9538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 98.6339 97.5518 98.0502
February 98.2889 98.0099 98.1435
March 98.2628 97.9065 98.0523
April 98.0321 97.7615 97.9696
May 98.2858 97.8760 98.0565
June 98.3152 97.9277 98.0810
July 98.5522 97.7432 98.1788
August 98.7370 98.0068 98.2875
September 99.0826 97.8606 98.5765
October 99.0989 98.5957 98.9151
November 99.2373 98.1998 98.9507
December 99.5695 98.8288 99.1043