2017 AED to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

161.7252 SOS

YEARLY LOW

155.6889 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

157.6524 SOS

2017 AED to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 161.7252. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 155.6889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0363 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 157.3156 to the December average rate of 157.9112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 161.7252 was down 4.62% compared to the 2016 peak of 169.5649, 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 808,626 SOS

2016 Average 807,931 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 778,444 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,181.72 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

158.2612

157.2297

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 157.5659, compared to 157.7389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 157.5659

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 157.7389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 5.2241 SOS (High: 161.7252 / Low: 156.5011). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7732 SOS (High: 158.8665 / Low: 157.0932).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.2241

April Spread (Stable) ±1.7732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4086 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 157.7123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 156.3409), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3714 (+0.88%).

2017 Avg (November) 157.7123

2016 Avg (November) 156.3409

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	158.5340	155.8085	157.3156
February	158.7252	156.5608	157.6295
March	158.3890	155.8316	157.3828
April	158.8665	157.0932	157.8150
May	160.3551	156.6490	157.5647
June	160.0917	156.5876	157.6880
July	159.8143	155.6889	157.3462
August	160.3639	156.0810	157.5217
September	160.3690	156.9691	158.1752
October	159.7284	156.9737	157.7666
November	161.7252	156.5632	157.7123
December	161.7252	156.5011	157.9112