YEARLY HIGH
12.0641 DZD
YEARLY LOW
10.6942 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4511 DZD

2018 BWP to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 12.0641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 10.6942.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3699 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7192 to the December average rate of 11.0863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 12.0641 was up 3.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.6880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 60,320 DZD
2017 Average 53,622 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 53,471 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,849.36 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.0129
10.8431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 11.7506, compared to 11.1515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5992 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.5661 DZD (High: 11.4894 / Low: 10.9233). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1662 DZD (High: 12.0135 / Low: 11.8473).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.5661
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1662

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.2606 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2606

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 11.9154) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.5133), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4022 (+13.34%).

2018 Avg (February) 11.9154
2017 Avg (February) 10.5133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8903 11.5916 11.7192
February 12.0641 11.7591 11.9154
March 12.0135 11.8473 11.9149
April 11.9320 11.6795 11.8257
May 11.7977 11.5772 11.6870
June 11.6779 11.2494 11.4415
July 11.5389 11.2602 11.4166
August 11.4894 10.9233 11.2011
September 11.1681 10.6942 10.9405
October 11.2016 10.9550 11.1213
November 11.2846 11.0166 11.1429
December 11.3282 10.9815 11.0863