2018 TOP to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6686 AED

YEARLY LOW

1.5725 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6167 AED

2018 TOP to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TOP to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 1.6686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 1.5725.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0961 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6347 to the December average rate of 1.6130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6686 was down 0.52% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6774, 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 8,343 AED

2017 Average 8,109 AED

Yearly Trough Low 7,863 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 480.49 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6661

1.5796

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 1.6378, compared to 1.5957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0421 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6378

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0585 AED (High: 1.6570 / Low: 1.5986). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AED (High: 1.5898 / Low: 1.5897).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0585

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.6589) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+2.05%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.6589

2017 Avg (February) 1.6256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6601	1.6172	1.6347
February	1.6686	1.6456	1.6589
March	1.6615	1.6405	1.6520
April	1.6615	1.6297	1.6517
May	1.6570	1.5986	1.6220
June	1.6175	1.5928	1.6075
July	1.5934	1.5725	1.5868
August	1.5898	1.5897	1.5897
September	1.5898	1.5896	1.5897
October	1.5969	1.5898	1.5936
November	1.6042	1.5947	1.6011
December	1.6310	1.6014	1.6130