2018 GMD to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0780 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.0737 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0764 AED

2018 GMD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GMD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.0780. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0043 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0765 to the December average rate of 0.0743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0780 was down 9.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 390 AED

2017 Average 401 AED

Yearly Trough Low 368 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21.49 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0782

0.0738

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0775, compared to 0.0753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0020 AED (High: 0.0765 / Low: 0.0745). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 0.0779 / Low: 0.0778).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0778) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0812), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-4.25%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0778

2017 Avg (April) 0.0812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0772	0.0755	0.0765
February	0.0779	0.0767	0.0776
March	0.0778	0.0770	0.0776
April	0.0780	0.0775	0.0778
May	0.0779	0.0778	0.0779
June	0.0779	0.0777	0.0778
July	0.0779	0.0764	0.0770
August	0.0765	0.0762	0.0764
September	0.0765	0.0745	0.0757
October	0.0746	0.0740	0.0742
November	0.0743	0.0737	0.0741
December	0.0745	0.0741	0.0743