YEARLY HIGH
2507.7124 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2432.4965 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2463.9340 GNF

2018 AED to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2507.7124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 2432.4965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.2159 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2452.5030 to the December average rate of 2492.4738, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2507.7124 was down 3.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 2588.9739, 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 12,538,562 GNF
2017 Average 12,420,089 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 12,162,483 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376,079.26 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2496.4919
2448.2748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to GNF 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 2454.4780, compared to 2473.3900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 18.9120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2454.4780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2473.3900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 46.4723 GNF (High: 2499.2003 / Low: 2452.7280). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5237 GNF (High: 2461.2845 / Low: 2454.7608).

November Spread (Volatile) ±46.4723
June Spread (Stable) ±6.5237

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2492.4738) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2455.3611), the exchange rate shifted by +37.1127 (+1.51%).

2018 Avg (December) 2492.4738
2017 Avg (December) 2455.3611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2461.5479 2443.9824 2452.5030
February 2459.6955 2448.9425 2452.2929
March 2460.1447 2450.2901 2452.4396
April 2458.5062 2443.0655 2455.7621
May 2460.5648 2450.2077 2454.6604
June 2461.2845 2454.7608 2459.2100
July 2476.0555 2457.3632 2463.7467
August 2477.4167 2432.4965 2463.1697
September 2485.0164 2461.0615 2468.2172
October 2484.3358 2453.7377 2472.5666
November 2499.2003 2452.7280 2480.1660
December 2507.7124 2473.2137 2492.4738