YEARLY HIGH
66.4648 DZD
YEARLY LOW
63.0827 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
65.0409 DZD

2018 AWG to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 66.4648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 14, dropping to 63.0827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3821 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 63.7762 to the December average rate of 65.8615, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 66.4648 was up 2.83% compared to the 2017 peak of 64.6364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 332,324 DZD
2017 Average 308,892 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 315,413 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,910.47 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

66.2942
63.3407
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 64.2390, compared to 65.8429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.2390
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 65.8429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.2771 DZD (High: 65.4926 / Low: 64.2155). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3675 DZD (High: 66.0231 / Low: 65.6557).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.2771
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3675

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4182 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 66.0481) against the same month in 2017 (average: 61.1647), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8834 (+7.98%).

2018 Avg (August) 66.0481
2017 Avg (August) 61.1647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 64.2771 63.3321 63.7762
February 64.0939 63.0827 63.5868
March 64.1360 63.6778 63.8513
April 64.3905 63.5721 63.9809
May 65.4926 64.2155 64.8368
June 65.8716 65.0166 65.4019
July 65.9794 65.5275 65.7671
August 66.4648 65.6295 66.0481
September 65.9693 65.2693 65.6299
October 66.2266 65.6478 65.9190
November 66.0908 65.4929 65.8320
December 66.0231 65.6557 65.8615