YEARLY HIGH
0.9245 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.8715 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8947 PEN

2018 AED to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.9245. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.8715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0530 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8756 to the December average rate of 0.9160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9245 was down 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9254, 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 4,623 PEN
2017 Average 4,438 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,357 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 265.15 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9227
0.8713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to PEN 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 0.8843, compared to 0.9050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0207 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8843
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9050

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0187 PEN (High: 0.8929 / Low: 0.8742). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 PEN (High: 0.8959 / Low: 0.8894).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9160) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8834), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0326 (+3.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9160
2017 Avg (December) 0.8834

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8815 0.8715 0.8756
February 0.8929 0.8742 0.8845
March 0.8913 0.8756 0.8849
April 0.8858 0.8754 0.8794
May 0.8964 0.8852 0.8910
June 0.8936 0.8867 0.8904
July 0.8959 0.8894 0.8918
August 0.9047 0.8888 0.8957
September 0.9086 0.8957 0.9010
October 0.9165 0.9004 0.9072
November 0.9217 0.9136 0.9184
December 0.9245 0.9094 0.9160