YEARLY HIGH
6026.3806 STD
YEARLY LOW
5551.0175 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5858.7580 STD

2020 AED to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 6026.3806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 5551.0175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 475.3631 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5869.8541 to the December average rate of 5628.6542, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6026.3806 was up 2.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 5870.6356, 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 30,131,903 STD
2019 Average 29,010,908 STD
Yearly Trough Low 27,755,087 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,376,815.43 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6056.4446
5589.7641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to STD 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 5977.7623, compared to 5739.7536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 238.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5977.7623
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5739.7536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 169.0555 STD (High: 5989.8229 / Low: 5820.7674). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4903 STD (High: 6003.5249 / Low: 6003.0346).

July Spread (Volatile) ±169.0555
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4903

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 186.1053 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -186.1053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6017.5546) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5731.0231), the exchange rate shifted by +286.5315 (+5.00%).

2020 Avg (March) 6017.5546
2019 Avg (March) 5731.0231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5870.2760 5869.7566 5869.8541
February 6004.1853 5869.7566 5973.0646
March 6026.3806 6003.6949 6017.5546
April 6026.0180 6003.1289 6004.1755
May 6003.5249 6003.0346 6003.2548
June 6003.5249 5989.4968 5998.6705
July 5989.8229 5820.7674 5934.0904
August 5821.1636 5709.8350 5747.9851
September 5726.8367 5671.6653 5707.5438
October 5726.1618 5695.1060 5715.3248
November 5728.5891 5690.0099 5704.9234
December 5690.3476 5551.0175 5628.6542