2020 USD to AED Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 USD to AED Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the USD to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 3.6733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 3.6728.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6731 to the December average rate of 3.6730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6733 was up 0.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6732, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 USD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
USD to AED Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.6731, compared to 3.6731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.0004 AED (High: 3.6732 / Low: 3.6728). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AED (High: 3.6732 / Low: 3.6730).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.6731) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.6731), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6732 | 3.6729 | 3.6731 |
| February | 3.6732 | 3.6729 | 3.6731 |
| March | 3.6733 | 3.6730 | 3.6731 |
| April | 3.6732 | 3.6730 | 3.6731 |
| May | 3.6732 | 3.6729 | 3.6731 |
| June | 3.6732 | 3.6729 | 3.6731 |
| July | 3.6732 | 3.6730 | 3.6731 |
| August | 3.6732 | 3.6729 | 3.6731 |
| September | 3.6732 | 3.6728 | 3.6731 |
| October | 3.6732 | 3.6730 | 3.6731 |
| November | 3.6732 | 3.6730 | 3.6730 |
| December | 3.6732 | 3.6728 | 3.6730 |