YEARLY HIGH
0.2146 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.2031 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2082 AED

2021 MDL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MDL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.2031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2130 to the December average rate of 0.2071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2146 was down 4.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2237, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,073 AED
2020 Average 1,066 AED
Yearly Trough Low 1,015 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.76 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2138
0.2033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.2085, compared to 0.2079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0061 AED (High: 0.2101 / Low: 0.2040). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 AED (High: 0.2087 / Low: 0.2063).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0061
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2130) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2114), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+0.72%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2130
2020 Avg (January) 0.2114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2146 0.2104 0.2130
February 0.2128 0.2091 0.2109
March 0.2101 0.2040 0.2075
April 0.2077 0.2035 0.2053
May 0.2087 0.2063 0.2076
June 0.2094 0.2037 0.2068
July 0.2062 0.2031 0.2042
August 0.2097 0.2051 0.2078
September 0.2105 0.2077 0.2088
October 0.2128 0.2094 0.2110
November 0.2107 0.2068 0.2086
December 0.2087 0.2059 0.2071