YEARLY HIGH
1.8458 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.5492 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6116 DZD

2018 AFN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 1.8458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 1.5492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2966 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6362 to the December average rate of 1.5685, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8458 was up 9.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6871, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,229 DZD
2017 Average 8,162 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 7,746 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,482.88 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6494
1.5593
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN to DZD 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 1.6355, compared to 1.5877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2951 DZD (High: 1.8458 / Low: 1.5506). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 DZD (High: 1.6458 / Low: 1.6366).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2951
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0541 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.5746) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6741), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0995 (-5.94%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.5746
2017 Avg (November) 1.6741

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6514 1.6210 1.6362
February 1.6555 1.6320 1.6419
March 1.6458 1.6366 1.6410
April 1.6450 1.6208 1.6327
May 1.6410 1.6198 1.6313
June 1.6417 1.6026 1.6297
July 1.6489 1.5937 1.6145
August 1.6405 1.5999 1.6279
September 1.6056 1.5492 1.5738
October 1.5871 1.5542 1.5668
November 1.8458 1.5506 1.5746
December 1.5873 1.5618 1.5685