YEARLY HIGH
156.4661 SOS
YEARLY LOW
152.6176 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
155.0119 SOS

2023 AED to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the AED to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 156.4661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 152.6176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.8485 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 154.8338 to the December average rate of 155.6800, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 156.4661 was down 1.93% compared to the 2022 peak of 159.5383, 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 782,331 SOS
2022 Average 783,306 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 763,088 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,242.54 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

155.7827
154.5504
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 154.7775, compared to 155.2463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4688 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 154.7775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 155.2463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.8060 SOS (High: 156.2106 / Low: 153.4045). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7487 SOS (High: 155.0892 / Low: 154.3405).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8060
May Spread (Stable) ±0.7487

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 0.1693 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 155.6800) against the same month in 2022 (average: 154.8912), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7888 (+0.51%).

2023 Avg (December) 155.6800
2022 Avg (December) 154.8912

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 155.0546 154.2668 154.8338
February 156.2106 153.4045 154.8224
March 154.9373 152.6176 154.6531
April 155.0196 153.5926 154.6902
May 155.0892 154.3405 154.8324
June 155.3657 153.8112 154.8329
July 155.1218 153.8472 154.8460
August 155.6399 153.8984 154.9682
September 155.9225 154.7783 155.2189
October 155.7267 154.8917 155.4269
November 155.7219 154.3246 155.3379
December 156.4661 155.4672 155.6800