YEARLY HIGH
1.4239 DZD
YEARLY LOW
1.3543 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3900 DZD

2018 BDT to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 1.4239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 1.3543.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0696 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3752 to the December average rate of 1.4139, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4239 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4276, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,119 DZD
2017 Average 6,830 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 6,771 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 347.94 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4196
1.3618
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 1.3724, compared to 1.4076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0352 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0299 DZD (High: 1.3850 / Low: 1.3551). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 DZD (High: 1.4184 / Low: 1.4103).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0299
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.4148) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0330 (+2.39%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.4148
2017 Avg (November) 1.3818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3902 1.3614 1.3752
February 1.3766 1.3592 1.3687
March 1.3768 1.3566 1.3714
April 1.3785 1.3543 1.3666
May 1.3850 1.3551 1.3694
June 1.3973 1.3729 1.3832
July 1.4053 1.3910 1.3971
August 1.4184 1.3941 1.4063
September 1.4119 1.3980 1.4068
October 1.4181 1.3927 1.4065
November 1.4239 1.4057 1.4148
December 1.4184 1.4103 1.4139