YEARLY HIGH
548.6053 CDF
YEARLY LOW
535.7866 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
542.0769 CDF

2021 AED to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AED to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 548.6053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 535.7866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.8188 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 537.3033 to the December average rate of 544.6513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 548.6053 was up 1.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 541.5192, 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 2,743,027 CDF
2020 Average 2,519,278 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,678,933 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,093.96 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

546.6012
536.4580
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 540.7852, compared to 543.3686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.5834 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 540.7852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 543.3686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 8.9239 CDF (High: 548.6053 / Low: 539.6814). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6011 CDF (High: 540.9747 / Low: 538.3736).

October Spread (Volatile) ±8.9239
February Spread (Stable) ±2.6011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.2847 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2847

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2021: 544.0322) against the same month in 2020 (average: 530.9129), the exchange rate shifted by +13.1193 (+2.47%).

2021 Avg (October) 544.0322
2020 Avg (October) 530.9129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 539.4160 536.3463 537.3033
February 540.9747 538.3736 539.1882
March 543.4250 535.7866 541.1552
April 544.7714 538.9815 541.6638
May 545.0437 540.8594 543.3426
June 543.8260 539.5596 542.0580
July 545.4372 539.5056 542.3495
August 543.6676 540.2242 541.3298
September 545.1947 540.5455 542.0928
October 548.6053 539.6814 544.0322
November 547.3727 544.1275 545.7559
December 546.8034 539.3394 544.6513