YEARLY HIGH
2.2210 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.1849 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1945 SBD

2026 AED to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AED to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 2.2210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 2.1849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0362 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2109 to the December average rate of 2.1975, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.2210 was down 3.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.3074, 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 11,105 SBD
2025 Average 11,312 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 10,924 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.84 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.2132
2.1855
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 2.1940, compared to 2.1975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0286 SBD (High: 2.2210 / Low: 2.1924). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 SBD (High: 2.1924 / Low: 2.1894).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.2109) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.2963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0855 (-3.72%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.2109
2025 Avg (January) 2.2963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2210 2.1924 2.2109
February 2.1942 2.1898 2.1920
March 2.1924 2.1894 2.1911
April 2.1941 2.1854 2.1900
May 2.1913 2.1849 2.1878
June 2.1961 2.1857 2.1919
July 2.2048 2.1915 2.1975