2018 AED to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2428 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.1019 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1450 SBD

2018 AED to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 2.1019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1409 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1152 to the December average rate of 2.2008, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.2428 was up 3.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.1637, 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 11,214 SBD

2017 Average 10,633 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 10,510 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 704.36 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2097

2.1025

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to SBD 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 2.1244, compared to 2.1656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0412 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0796 SBD (High: 2.2428 / Low: 2.1632). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SBD (High: 2.1479 / Low: 2.1478).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0796

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0061 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0061

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.2008) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.1170), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0838 (+3.96%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.2008

2017 Avg (December) 2.1170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1406	2.1019	2.1152
February	2.1227	2.1039	2.1114
March	2.1227	2.1089	2.1151
April	2.1297	2.1049	2.1192
May	2.1550	2.1048	2.1318
June	2.1711	2.1444	2.1540
July	2.1722	2.1418	2.1539
August	2.1479	2.1478	2.1478
September	2.1479	2.1477	2.1478
October	2.1854	2.1478	2.1660
November	2.1828	2.1478	2.1775
December	2.2428	2.1632	2.2008