YEARLY HIGH
0.1963 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1865 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1921 XDR

2018 AED to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 12, valuing the pair at 0.1963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1893 to the December average rate of 0.1957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1963 was down 3.61% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2037, 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 982 XDR
2017 Average 982 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 932 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.31 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1966
0.1866
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to XDR 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 0.1892, compared to 0.1949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1892
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0047 XDR (High: 0.1915 / Low: 0.1868). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XDR (High: 0.1946 / Low: 0.1939).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.1957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1933), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+1.23%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.1957
2017 Avg (November) 0.1933

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1915 0.1868 0.1893
February 0.1885 0.1865 0.1874
March 0.1886 0.1865 0.1874
April 0.1894 0.1868 0.1878
May 0.1930 0.1898 0.1910
June 0.1938 0.1913 0.1925
July 0.1948 0.1926 0.1938
August 0.1954 0.1940 0.1946
September 0.1946 0.1939 0.1942
October 0.1960 0.1945 0.1952
November 0.1963 0.1952 0.1957
December 0.1963 0.1952 0.1957