2018 BTN to DZD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8089 DZD

YEARLY LOW

1.5963 DZD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7079 DZD

2018 BTN to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.8089. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 10, dropping to 1.5963.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2126 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7947 to the December average rate of 1.6784, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8089 was down 3.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8793, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,044 DZD

2017 Average 8,526 DZD

Yearly Trough Low 7,981 DZD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062.87 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8129

1.5942

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BTN 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 1.7501, compared to 1.6657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0844 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0939 DZD (High: 1.7063 / Low: 1.6124). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 DZD (High: 1.7603 / Low: 1.7469).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0939

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0647 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7947) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1794 (+11.11%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7947

2017 Avg (January) 1.6152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8089	1.7816	1.7947
February	1.7815	1.7552	1.7690
March	1.7603	1.7469	1.7527
April	1.7638	1.7136	1.7401
May	1.7321	1.7041	1.7181
June	1.7364	1.7144	1.7259
July	1.7219	1.7027	1.7131
August	1.7258	1.6629	1.7025
September	1.6629	1.6181	1.6378
October	1.6322	1.5963	1.6125
November	1.7063	1.6124	1.6499
December	1.6989	1.6486	1.6784