YEARLY HIGH
19.2153 RUB
YEARLY LOW
15.1545 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0934 RUB

2018 AED to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 19.2153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 15.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0608 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4264 to the December average rate of 18.4057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.2153 was up 15.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.6798, 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 96,076 RUB
2017 Average 79,379 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 75,772 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,304.10 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.7036
15.1285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to RUB 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 16.1779, compared to 18.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1779
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.5848 RUB (High: 17.1438 / Low: 15.5590). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3586 RUB (High: 15.7265 / Low: 15.3679).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5848
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3586

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4709 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 18.4047) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.6926), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7121 (+17.28%).

2018 Avg (September) 18.4047
2017 Avg (September) 15.6926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6878 15.2244 15.4264
February 15.8905 15.1545 15.4827
March 15.7265 15.3679 15.5544
April 17.1438 15.5590 16.5451
May 17.3655 16.6508 16.9693
June 17.3831 16.7942 17.0894
July 17.3348 16.8225 17.1103
August 18.5770 17.1454 18.0843
September 19.2153 17.8517 18.4047
October 18.2229 17.6880 17.9338
November 18.4978 17.8574 18.1140
December 18.9488 18.0522 18.4057