YEARLY HIGH
59.6190 DZD
YEARLY LOW
56.6304 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
58.2912 DZD

2018 BBD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BBD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 59.6190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 56.6304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9886 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.0939 to the December average rate of 59.2814, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 59.6190 was up 3.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 57.7468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 298,095 DZD
2017 Average 277,265 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 283,152 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,942.79 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

59.5725
56.6982
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 57.4335, compared to 59.1489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7154 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.4335
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 59.1489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.0612 DZD (High: 58.5340 / Low: 57.4728). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3089 DZD (High: 58.9754 / Low: 58.6665).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.0612
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3089

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 0.1943 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 59.1982) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.7885), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4097 (+8.05%).

2018 Avg (August) 59.1982
2017 Avg (August) 54.7885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.5280 56.6900 57.0939
February 57.2037 56.6304 56.9377
March 57.2160 56.8400 56.9882
April 57.4685 56.8875 57.1277
May 58.5340 57.4728 57.9748
June 58.9223 58.1138 58.4788
July 58.9754 58.6665 58.8205
August 59.6190 58.8202 59.1982
September 59.1664 58.7422 59.0039
October 59.6038 59.0996 59.3330
November 59.4816 58.9434 59.2565
December 59.4207 59.0900 59.2814