YEARLY HIGH
5.2549 AED
YEARLY LOW
4.9092 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0934 AED

2017 XDR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the XDR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 5.2549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 4.9092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3457 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9636 to the December average rate of 5.1995, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2549 was up 0.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2302, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,275 AED
2016 Average 25,528 AED
Yearly Trough Low 24,546 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,728.64 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2444
4.9380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.0076, compared to 5.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1716 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0867 AED (High: 4.9959 / Low: 4.9092). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 AED (High: 5.1966 / Low: 5.1490).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0867
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0423 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0423

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2017: 5.2189) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.1388), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0801 (+1.56%).

2017 Avg (September) 5.2189
2016 Avg (September) 5.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9959 4.9092 4.9636
February 5.0130 4.9544 4.9777
March 5.0212 4.9449 4.9748
April 5.0359 4.9678 4.9993
May 5.0845 5.0152 5.0506
June 5.1106 5.0630 5.0798
July 5.1667 5.0892 5.1250
August 5.2263 5.1600 5.1833
September 5.2549 5.1819 5.2189
October 5.1966 5.1490 5.1766
November 5.2156 5.1433 5.1721
December 5.2307 5.1784 5.1995