2018 SGD to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8112 AED

YEARLY LOW

2.6512 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7235 AED

2018 SGD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SGD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 2.8112. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 2.6512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1600 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7791 to the December average rate of 2.6790, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8112 was up 2.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,056 AED

2017 Average 13,307 AED

Yearly Trough Low 13,256 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 800.23 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8058

2.6492

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 2.7688, compared to 2.6783 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7688

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6783

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0729 AED (High: 2.7572 / Low: 2.6843). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0263 AED (High: 2.6775 / Low: 2.6512).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0729

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0263

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0483 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0483

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 2.7791) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2097 (+8.16%).

2018 Avg (January) 2.7791

2017 Avg (January) 2.5694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8112	2.7460	2.7791
February	2.8072	2.7587	2.7828
March	2.8078	2.7778	2.7928
April	2.8066	2.7656	2.7910
May	2.7599	2.7243	2.7427
June	2.7572	2.6843	2.7243
July	2.7098	2.6831	2.6954
August	2.6966	2.6615	2.6832
September	2.6930	2.6633	2.6786
October	2.6775	2.6512	2.6622
November	2.6814	2.6528	2.6713
December	2.6950	2.6674	2.6790