YEARLY HIGH
1.8460 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.8257 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8365 AED

2017 BBD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BBD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.8460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.8257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8362 to the December average rate of 1.8364, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.8460 was up 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8383, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,230 AED
2016 Average 9,181 AED
Yearly Trough Low 9,128 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.58 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.8369
1.8361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.8365, compared to 1.8365 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) 1.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0203 AED (High: 1.8460 / Low: 1.8257). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 1.8365 / Low: 1.8364).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0203
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.8362) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.8364), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.8362
2016 Avg (January) 1.8364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8460 1.8257 1.8362
February 1.8447 1.8284 1.8369
March 1.8365 1.8363 1.8364
April 1.8365 1.8364 1.8365
May 1.8365 1.8364 1.8365
June 1.8365 1.8364 1.8365
July 1.8365 1.8364 1.8365
August 1.8365 1.8364 1.8365
September 1.8365 1.8363 1.8365
October 1.8366 1.8363 1.8365
November 1.8365 1.8363 1.8365
December 1.8365 1.8362 1.8364