YEARLY HIGH
0.2723 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2722 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2723 USD

2018 AED to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2723. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.2722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2723 to the December average rate of 0.2723, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2723 was down 0.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2723, 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 1,361 USD
2017 Average 1,361 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,361 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.26 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2723
0.2722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to USD 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 0.2723, compared to 0.2722 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2722

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2722). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.2723 / Low: 0.2722).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0000
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.2723) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2723), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.2723
2017 Avg (December) 0.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2723 0.2722 0.2723
February 0.2723 0.2722 0.2723
March 0.2723 0.2722 0.2723
April 0.2723 0.2722 0.2723
May 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
June 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
July 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
August 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
September 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
October 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
November 0.2723 0.2722 0.2722
December 0.2723 0.2722 0.2723