YEARLY HIGH
72.2550 YER
YEARLY LOW
67.9894 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.1711 YER

2018 AED to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 72.2550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 67.9894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2657 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.1433 to the December average rate of 68.1531, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.2550 was up 5.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 68.1993, 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 361,275 YER
2017 Average 340,632 YER
Yearly Trough Low 339,947 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,328.27 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

68.4380
68.1159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to YER 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 68.1889, compared to 68.1533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0356 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.1889
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.1533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 4.1177 YER (High: 72.2550 / Low: 68.1373). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0233 YER (High: 68.1660 / Low: 68.1428).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.1177
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0233

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2684 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 68.4111) against the same month in 2017 (average: 68.0402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3709 (+0.55%).

2018 Avg (March) 68.4111
2017 Avg (March) 68.0402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 68.1620 67.9894 68.1433
February 68.1664 68.1305 68.1486
March 72.2550 68.1373 68.4111
April 68.1527 68.0939 68.1427
May 68.2149 67.9917 68.1429
June 68.1604 68.1206 68.1447
July 68.2886 68.0808 68.1580
August 68.1696 68.1291 68.1497
September 68.1696 68.1187 68.1509
October 68.1764 68.0515 68.1524
November 68.1660 68.1428 68.1558
December 68.1735 68.1291 68.1531