YEARLY HIGH
18.3049 DZD
YEARLY LOW
16.9817 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.6409 DZD

2018 CNY to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 11, valuing the pair at 18.3049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 16.9817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3232 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.7701 to the December average rate of 17.2021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.3049 was up 3.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.6388, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 457,623 DZD
2017 Average 410,577 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 424,542 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,080.93 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

18.3114
16.9709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 18.0386, compared to 17.2433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7953 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.2433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.5451 DZD (High: 18.2847 / Low: 17.7396). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1255 DZD (High: 18.2025 / Low: 18.0771).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.5451
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.5696 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 18.1997) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.8193), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3804 (+15.05%).

2018 Avg (May) 18.1997
2017 Avg (May) 15.8193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0269 17.5995 17.7701
February 18.1679 17.8389 18.0100
March 18.1341 17.9524 18.0264
April 18.2025 18.0771 18.1377
May 18.3049 18.1162 18.1997
June 18.2847 17.7396 18.0874
July 17.7339 17.2721 17.5178
August 17.3954 17.1918 17.2942
September 17.2986 17.0994 17.2140
October 17.2539 17.0865 17.1490
November 17.1804 16.9817 17.0826
December 17.3307 17.0774 17.2021