YEARLY HIGH
1.6858 AED
YEARLY LOW
1.5712 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6313 AED

2016 TOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the TOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 1.6858. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 1.5712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1147 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6284 to the December average rate of 1.6126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 1.6858 was down 9.57% compared to the 2015 peak of 1.8643, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,429 AED
2015 Average 8,681 AED
Yearly Trough Low 7,856 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 573.27 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

1.6570
1.6085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP to AED 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 1.6314, compared to 1.6312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6314
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was November, with a trading range of 0.0818 AED (High: 1.6858 / Low: 1.6041). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 AED (High: 1.6425 / Low: 1.6268).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0818
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0281 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0281

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2016: 1.6406) against the same month in 2015 (average: 1.6514), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-0.65%).

2016 Avg (November) 1.6406
2015 Avg (November) 1.6514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6443 1.6006 1.6284
February 1.6366 1.5712 1.6138
March 1.6437 1.6172 1.6303
April 1.6623 1.6371 1.6480
May 1.6537 1.6118 1.6313
June 1.6578 1.6087 1.6366
July 1.6370 1.6012 1.6217
August 1.6361 1.6176 1.6262
September 1.6425 1.6268 1.6331
October 1.6660 1.6308 1.6529
November 1.6858 1.6041 1.6406
December 1.6397 1.5771 1.6126