YEARLY HIGH
0.3772 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.3557 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3673 SGD

2018 AED to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 0.3772. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.3557.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0215 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3598 to the December average rate of 0.3733, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3772 was down 4.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3949, 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 1,886 SGD
2017 Average 1,879 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,779 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107.37 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3774
0.3563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to SGD 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 0.3612, compared to 0.3734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3612
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0099 SGD (High: 0.3725 / Low: 0.3627). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 SGD (High: 0.3727 / Low: 0.3690).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.3756) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0054 (+1.47%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.3756
2017 Avg (October) 0.3702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3642 0.3557 0.3598
February 0.3625 0.3562 0.3594
March 0.3600 0.3562 0.3581
April 0.3616 0.3563 0.3583
May 0.3671 0.3623 0.3646
June 0.3725 0.3627 0.3671
July 0.3727 0.3690 0.3710
August 0.3757 0.3708 0.3727
September 0.3755 0.3713 0.3733
October 0.3772 0.3735 0.3756
November 0.3770 0.3729 0.3744
December 0.3749 0.3711 0.3733