YEARLY HIGH
2.8173 AED
YEARLY LOW
2.3301 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6197 AED

2018 BND to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BND to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.8173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.3301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4872 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7791 to the December average rate of 2.3414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8173 was up 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7537, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,087 AED
2017 Average 13,308 AED
Yearly Trough Low 11,651 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,435.99 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8374
2.2963
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 2.7382, compared to 2.5012 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2369 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5012

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.3594 AED (High: 2.6900 / Low: 2.3306). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0405 AED (High: 2.8081 / Low: 2.7676).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3594
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0405

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1940 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2093 (+8.14%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7791
2017 Avg (January) 2.5698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8173 2.7471 2.7791
February 2.8029 2.7611 2.7828
March 2.8081 2.7676 2.7923
April 2.8074 2.7446 2.7897
May 2.7779 2.5206 2.7190
June 2.7800 2.4312 2.5660
July 2.7344 2.4308 2.5950
August 2.6927 2.4308 2.4397
September 2.6950 2.4308 2.4875
October 2.6672 2.5941 2.6082
November 2.6900 2.3306 2.5354
December 2.6655 2.3301 2.3414