YEARLY HIGH
1.0082 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.9835 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9913 QAR

2018 AED to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 14, valuing the pair at 1.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.9835.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0247 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9910 to the December average rate of 0.9928, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0082 was down 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0673, 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 5,041 QAR
2017 Average 5,006 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,918 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.52 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9930
0.9908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to QAR 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 0.9913, compared to 0.9914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9913
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0171 QAR (High: 1.0082 / Low: 0.9912). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 QAR (High: 0.9913 / Low: 0.9912).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.9928) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9988), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0060 (-0.60%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.9928
2017 Avg (December) 0.9988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9921 0.9872 0.9910
February 0.9917 0.9904 0.9913
March 0.9916 0.9912 0.9914
April 0.9915 0.9907 0.9913
May 0.9915 0.9905 0.9912
June 0.9915 0.9912 0.9913
July 0.9913 0.9912 0.9913
August 0.9914 0.9875 0.9910
September 0.9927 0.9912 0.9914
October 0.9913 0.9867 0.9911
November 0.9914 0.9835 0.9910
December 1.0082 0.9912 0.9928