YEARLY HIGH
0.0578 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.0474 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0545 AED

2018 HTG to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HTG to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 0.0578. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0474.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0569 to the December average rate of 0.0483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0578 was down 4.85% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 289 AED
2017 Average 283 AED
Yearly Trough Low 237 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.73 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0582
0.0474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HTG 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 0.0568, compared to 0.0523 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0523

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0025 AED (High: 0.0554 / Low: 0.0529). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 AED (High: 0.0574 / Low: 0.0570).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
February 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0569) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0550), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+3.58%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0569
2017 Avg (January) 0.0550

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0578 0.0559 0.0569
February 0.0574 0.0570 0.0573
March 0.0573 0.0567 0.0570
April 0.0572 0.0563 0.0567
May 0.0573 0.0563 0.0568
June 0.0571 0.0551 0.0558
July 0.0566 0.0544 0.0553
August 0.0554 0.0529 0.0545
September 0.0532 0.0526 0.0529
October 0.0527 0.0510 0.0520
November 0.0516 0.0498 0.0506
December 0.0498 0.0474 0.0483