YEARLY HIGH
450.0460 CDF
YEARLY LOW
313.0960 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
396.7152 CDF

2017 AED to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AED to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 450.0460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 313.0960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 136.9500 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 330.5191 to the December average rate of 429.5995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 450.0460 was up 38.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 325.3920, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,250,230 CDF
2016 Average 1,318,025 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,565,480 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 684,749.83 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

443.8855
320.2130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to CDF 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 365.8069, compared to 427.6235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 61.8166 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 365.8069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 427.6235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 38.1565 CDF (High: 442.7262 / Low: 404.5697). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3054 CDF (High: 428.7899 / Low: 425.4845).

July Spread (Volatile) ±38.1565
October Spread (Stable) ±3.3054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.8587 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.8587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 433.5795) against the same month in 2016 (average: 265.9227), the exchange rate shifted by +167.6568 (+63.05%).

2017 Avg (August) 433.5795
2016 Avg (August) 265.9227

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.6761 313.0960 330.5191
February 356.9667 338.3453 346.5355
March 367.9926 356.0657 362.0850
April 382.6199 367.9925 374.8999
May 389.0290 380.9575 385.0096
June 406.4336 389.0290 395.7924
July 442.7262 404.5697 423.3052
August 450.0460 418.9450 433.5795
September 426.3996 422.1277 424.7208
October 428.7899 425.4845 426.7466
November 431.5264 425.4942 427.7895
December 434.5345 425.4942 429.5995