YEARLY HIGH
0.1345 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1291 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1328 AED

2018 ETB to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.1345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1291.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1338 to the December average rate of 0.1303, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1345 was down 18.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1649, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 673 AED
2017 Average 770 AED
Yearly Trough Low 645 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.21 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1342
0.1299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1336, compared to 0.1320 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1320

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0028 AED (High: 0.1319 / Low: 0.1291). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AED (High: 0.1337 / Low: 0.1333).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1338) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1628), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0290 (-17.81%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1338
2017 Avg (January) 0.1628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1345 0.1332 0.1338
February 0.1342 0.1332 0.1336
March 0.1341 0.1332 0.1336
April 0.1343 0.1332 0.1337
May 0.1337 0.1333 0.1335
June 0.1340 0.1330 0.1333
July 0.1343 0.1323 0.1332
August 0.1336 0.1323 0.1329
September 0.1334 0.1314 0.1325
October 0.1332 0.1307 0.1318
November 0.1326 0.1305 0.1312
December 0.1319 0.1291 0.1303