YEARLY HIGH
0.1997 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0890 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1405 AED

2018 ARS to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.0890.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1107 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1934 to the December average rate of 0.0972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -49.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1997 was down 17.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 998 AED
2017 Average 1,113 AED
Yearly Trough Low 445 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553.65 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2032
0.0855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.1727, compared to 0.1083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1727
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0399 AED (High: 0.1348 / Low: 0.0948). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 AED (High: 0.1824 / Low: 0.1803).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0285 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0285

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2312), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0378 (-16.37%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1934
2017 Avg (January) 0.2312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1997 0.1870 0.1934
February 0.1897 0.1817 0.1853
March 0.1824 0.1803 0.1817
April 0.1825 0.1787 0.1815
May 0.1774 0.1469 0.1564
June 0.1475 0.1271 0.1382
July 0.1351 0.1269 0.1330
August 0.1348 0.0948 0.1238
September 0.0997 0.0890 0.0954
October 0.1023 0.0931 0.0993
November 0.1038 0.0940 0.1011
December 0.1005 0.0958 0.0972