2026 XDR to AED Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5.3991 AED

YEARLY LOW

4.9901 AED

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.2339 AED

2026 XDR to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XDR to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 5.3991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 20, dropping to 4.9901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4089 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.2803 to the December average rate of 5.1365, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.3991 was up 1.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.3391, 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 26,995 AED

2025 Average 25,490 AED

Yearly Trough Low 24,951 AED

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,044.66 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.3453

5.1176

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.2501, compared to 5.1365 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1365

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2602 AED (High: 5.2503 / Low: 4.9901). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 AED (High: 5.1369 / Low: 5.1362).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2602

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1165 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.2803) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7763), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5040 (+10.55%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.2803

2025 Avg (January) 4.7763

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5.3991	5.2246	5.2803
February	5.3612	5.2944	5.3263
March	5.3210	5.1542	5.2098
April	5.3099	5.1656	5.2599
May	5.2794	5.2325	5.2490
June	5.2503	4.9901	5.1754
July	5.1369	5.1362	5.1365