YEARLY HIGH
0.0674 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0639 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0656 DZD

2018 BIF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BIF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0674. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 0.0639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0648 to the December average rate of 0.0656, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0674 was up 1.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 337 DZD
2017 Average 322 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 319 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.61 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0669
0.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BIF 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 0.0650, compared to 0.0662 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0662

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0020 DZD (High: 0.0674 / Low: 0.0654). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 DZD (High: 0.0668 / Low: 0.0658).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0667) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0630), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+5.79%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0667
2017 Avg (August) 0.0630

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0655 0.0641 0.0648
February 0.0651 0.0641 0.0645
March 0.0651 0.0639 0.0645
April 0.0651 0.0640 0.0645
May 0.0664 0.0648 0.0654
June 0.0666 0.0652 0.0660
July 0.0668 0.0657 0.0664
August 0.0674 0.0661 0.0667
September 0.0668 0.0658 0.0665
October 0.0674 0.0654 0.0662
November 0.0668 0.0650 0.0659
December 0.0664 0.0649 0.0656