YEARLY HIGH
0.0763 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0725 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0741 AED

2018 DOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0763. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.0725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0757 to the December average rate of 0.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0763 was down 4.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0798, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 AED
2017 Average 388 AED
Yearly Trough Low 363 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.89 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0760
0.0726
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0746, compared to 0.0735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0018 AED (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0732). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0740).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
May 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0757) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0790), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-4.08%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0757
2017 Avg (January) 0.0790

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0763 0.0753 0.0757
February 0.0756 0.0745 0.0751
March 0.0748 0.0741 0.0744
April 0.0744 0.0741 0.0742
May 0.0743 0.0740 0.0742
June 0.0743 0.0738 0.0742
July 0.0743 0.0737 0.0740
August 0.0739 0.0733 0.0737
September 0.0738 0.0732 0.0735
October 0.0750 0.0732 0.0736
November 0.0737 0.0730 0.0735
December 0.0734 0.0725 0.0729