YEARLY HIGH
0.0575 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0482 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0508 AED

2018 AFN to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 0.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.0482.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0092 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0526 to the December average rate of 0.0486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0575 was up 3.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 287 AED
2017 Average 270 AED
Yearly Trough Low 241 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.23 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0534
0.0481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to AED 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 0.0523, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0092 AED (High: 0.0575 / Low: 0.0482). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0527).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.0488) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-8.78%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.0488
2017 Avg (November) 0.0535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0529 0.0519 0.0526
February 0.0532 0.0528 0.0530
March 0.0530 0.0527 0.0529
April 0.0530 0.0522 0.0525
May 0.0522 0.0511 0.0517
June 0.0515 0.0501 0.0512
July 0.0514 0.0499 0.0504
August 0.0509 0.0500 0.0505
September 0.0500 0.0483 0.0490
October 0.0489 0.0483 0.0485
November 0.0575 0.0482 0.0488
December 0.0492 0.0483 0.0486