YEARLY HIGH
72.4352 DZD
YEARLY LOW
68.3233 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.4501 DZD

2018 BAM to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 72.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 68.3233.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1119 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.1601 to the December average rate of 68.9963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 72.4352 was up 2.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 70.3947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 362,176 DZD
2017 Average 320,535 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 341,616 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,559.57 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.2118
68.7040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 71.1156, compared to 69.7847 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 71.1156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 69.7847

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.6840 DZD (High: 71.0073 / Low: 68.3233). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9536 DZD (High: 69.4055 / Low: 68.4519).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.6840
December Spread (Stable) ±0.9536

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.6497 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6497

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 71.9195) against the same month in 2017 (average: 59.8302), the exchange rate shifted by +12.0893 (+20.21%).

2018 Avg (February) 71.9195
2017 Avg (February) 59.8302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 72.2684 70.1391 71.1601
February 72.4352 71.4093 71.9195
March 72.2219 71.1159 71.8567
April 72.0962 71.0323 71.7942
May 70.8978 69.1198 70.1445
June 70.7512 69.3292 69.8189
July 72.0113 69.8541 70.4583
August 70.9644 68.9934 69.9240
September 72.0166 69.8616 70.5376
October 71.0853 68.9863 69.7194
November 71.0073 68.3233 69.0723
December 69.4055 68.4519 68.9963