YEARLY HIGH
3.0051 BWP
YEARLY LOW
2.5749 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7757 BWP

2018 AED to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 3.0051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.5749.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4302 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6530 to the December average rate of 2.9118, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.0051 was up 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.9186, 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 15,026 BWP
2017 Average 14,082 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 12,875 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,150.99 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.9705
2.5686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to BWP 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 2.6624, compared to 2.8889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1673 BWP (High: 2.9615 / Low: 2.7942). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 BWP (High: 2.6189 / Low: 2.5772).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1673
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0509 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.9370) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7674), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1696 (+6.13%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.9370
2017 Avg (September) 2.7674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6941 2.5960 2.6530
February 2.6368 2.5749 2.6021
March 2.6189 2.5772 2.6044
April 2.6763 2.6024 2.6306
May 2.7322 2.6648 2.7011
June 2.8440 2.7148 2.7835
July 2.8445 2.7781 2.8055
August 2.9615 2.7942 2.8785
September 3.0051 2.8773 2.9370
October 2.9620 2.8948 2.9050
November 2.9345 2.8599 2.8957
December 2.9387 2.8477 2.9118