YEARLY HIGH
2.4209 DZD
YEARLY LOW
2.2974 DZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3508 DZD

2018 DOP to DZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DOP to DZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 2.4209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 2.2974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1235 DZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3548 to the December average rate of 2.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.4209 was up 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,105 DZD
2017 Average 11,716 DZD
Yearly Trough Low 11,487 DZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.35 DZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.3830
2.3019
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 2.3338, compared to 2.3678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0547 DZD (High: 2.4209 / Low: 2.3662). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0172 DZD (High: 2.3792 / Low: 2.3619).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0547
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0172

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.3762) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3945), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-0.76%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.3762
2017 Avg (October) 2.3945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3768 2.3313 2.3548
February 2.3494 2.3127 2.3277
March 2.3212 2.2982 2.3086
April 2.3232 2.2974 2.3090
May 2.3628 2.3170 2.3411
June 2.3770 2.3410 2.3615
July 2.3792 2.3619 2.3698
August 2.3900 2.3540 2.3757
September 2.3723 2.3442 2.3608
October 2.4209 2.3662 2.3762
November 2.3835 2.3446 2.3711
December 2.3747 2.3372 2.3530