YEARLY HIGH
445.9066 SOS
YEARLY LOW
435.1309 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
441.4587 SOS

2012 AED to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AED to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 445.9066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 435.1309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7757 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 443.5184 to the December average rate of 439.1403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 445.9066 was up 0.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 445.7328, 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 2,229,533 SOS
2011 Average 2,197,817 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,175,654 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,878.73 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

443.9562
438.7024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to SOS 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 441.9878, compared to 440.9297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 441.9878
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 440.9297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 9.0505 SOS (High: 444.4031 / Low: 435.3526). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7650 SOS (High: 440.5809 / Low: 437.8160).

May Spread (Volatile) ±9.0505
November Spread (Stable) ±2.7650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.6992 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 442.3038) against the same month in 2011 (average: 444.8279), the exchange rate shifted by -2.5241 (-0.57%).

2012 Avg (August) 442.3038
2011 Avg (August) 444.8279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 445.8447 442.4388 443.5184
February 443.5251 439.0631 442.4742
March 443.5310 439.6056 442.5971
April 443.5270 438.7606 442.1167
May 444.4031 435.3526 440.5934
June 443.3211 435.1309 440.6272
July 444.5054 438.1981 441.5928
August 445.9066 439.6549 442.3038
September 443.3644 439.4472 441.8875
October 443.4806 438.4871 441.1764
November 440.5809 437.8160 439.4772
December 441.9900 436.8808 439.1403