YEARLY HIGH
92.5064 DZD
YEARLY LOW
86.6064 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
89.9569 DZD

2018 CAD to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 92.5064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 86.6064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9001 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 91.8582 to the December average rate of 88.1592, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 92.5064 was up 0.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.6182, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 462,532 DZD
2017 Average 427,814 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 433,032 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,500.43 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

92.2281
87.7893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 89.9098, compared to 90.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 89.9098
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 90.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.3751 DZD (High: 92.5010 / Low: 89.1259). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8709 DZD (High: 91.2074 / Low: 90.3365).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3751
August Spread (Stable) ±0.8709

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.3876 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 91.8582) against the same month in 2017 (average: 83.2387), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6195 (+10.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 91.8582
2017 Avg (January) 83.2387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 92.5064 91.3966 91.8582
February 92.5010 89.1259 90.5526
March 88.9783 87.0015 88.1650
April 90.6198 88.2816 89.6708
May 90.9378 89.4551 90.0737
June 90.1072 88.2199 89.1383
July 90.4429 88.9041 89.6011
August 91.2074 90.3365 90.7612
September 92.1439 89.5993 90.5824
October 92.4079 90.4765 91.1059
November 90.7641 89.0272 89.8143
December 89.8356 86.6064 88.1592