YEARLY HIGH
2.9962 AED
YEARLY LOW
2.6915 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8350 AED

2018 CAD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 2.9962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.6915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3046 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9548 to the December average rate of 2.7311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.9962 was down 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.0335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,981 AED
2017 Average 14,164 AED
Yearly Trough Low 13,458 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,523.12 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9772
2.7088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.8754, compared to 2.7946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0808 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1345 AED (High: 2.9962 / Low: 2.8617). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 AED (High: 2.8058 / Low: 2.7603).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1345
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 0.0796 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0796

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.9208) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.8030), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1179 (+4.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.9208
2017 Avg (February) 2.8030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9850 2.9250 2.9548
February 2.9962 2.8617 2.9208
March 2.8672 2.8035 2.8412
April 2.9243 2.8444 2.8827
May 2.8757 2.8191 2.8534
June 2.8422 2.7554 2.7996
July 2.8214 2.7699 2.7976
August 2.8463 2.7911 2.8158
September 2.8613 2.7879 2.8195
October 2.8666 2.7914 2.8201
November 2.8058 2.7603 2.7837
December 2.7828 2.6915 2.7311