2018 SBD to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4758 AED

YEARLY LOW

0.4459 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4663 AED

2018 SBD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.4758. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4728 to the December average rate of 0.4545, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4758 was down 0.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4799, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,379 AED

2017 Average 2,351 AED

Yearly Trough Low 2,229 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.41 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4755

0.4525

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4707, compared to 0.4618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4707

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0164 AED (High: 0.4623 / Low: 0.4459). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AED (High: 0.4656 / Low: 0.4656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4728) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+1.13%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4728

2017 Avg (January) 0.4675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4758	0.4672	0.4728
February	0.4753	0.4711	0.4736
March	0.4742	0.4711	0.4728
April	0.4751	0.4696	0.4719
May	0.4751	0.4640	0.4691
June	0.4663	0.4606	0.4643
July	0.4669	0.4604	0.4643
August	0.4656	0.4656	0.4656
September	0.4656	0.4656	0.4656
October	0.4656	0.4576	0.4617
November	0.4656	0.4581	0.4593
December	0.4623	0.4459	0.4545