2018 BAM to DZD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BAM based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |