YEARLY HIGH
0.6697 DZD
YEARLY LOW
0.6350 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6556 DZD

2018 DJF to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DJF to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.6697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.6350.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0347 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6390 to the December average rate of 0.6660, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6697 was up 3.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6465, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,349 DZD
2017 Average 3,102 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 3,175 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 173.72 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6693
0.6362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.6466, compared to 0.6645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0114 DZD (High: 0.6464 / Low: 0.6350). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 DZD (High: 0.6676 / Low: 0.6638).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0114
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6666) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6380), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0286 (+4.48%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6666
2017 Avg (October) 0.6380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6429 0.6355 0.6390
February 0.6464 0.6350 0.6413
March 0.6461 0.6420 0.6437
April 0.6498 0.6429 0.6459
May 0.6577 0.6488 0.6527
June 0.6619 0.6528 0.6570
July 0.6634 0.6592 0.6611
August 0.6697 0.6607 0.6650
September 0.6647 0.6598 0.6626
October 0.6697 0.6640 0.6666
November 0.6681 0.6623 0.6657
December 0.6676 0.6638 0.6660