YEARLY HIGH
0.0753 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0699 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0720 DZD

2018 CDF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 0.0699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0713 to the December average rate of 0.0729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0753 was down 21.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 376 DZD
2017 Average 383 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 350 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.70 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0733
0.0702
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0712, compared to 0.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.0044 DZD (High: 0.0753 / Low: 0.0709). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 DZD (High: 0.0708 / Low: 0.0701).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0044
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+3.85%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0726
2017 Avg (July) 0.0699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0734 0.0706 0.0713
February 0.0713 0.0699 0.0707
March 0.0708 0.0701 0.0705
April 0.0712 0.0705 0.0708
May 0.0725 0.0712 0.0718
June 0.0730 0.0720 0.0724
July 0.0753 0.0709 0.0726
August 0.0736 0.0716 0.0728
September 0.0727 0.0715 0.0722
October 0.0740 0.0723 0.0729
November 0.0738 0.0720 0.0730
December 0.0738 0.0722 0.0729