YEARLY HIGH
0.6455 AFN
YEARLY LOW
0.5418 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6208 AFN

2018 DZD to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 17, valuing the pair at 0.6455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.5418.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1037 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6112 to the December average rate of 0.6376, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6455 was up 1.80% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,228 AFN
2017 Average 3,064 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 2,709 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 518.59 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6412
0.6061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to AFN 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 0.6115, compared to 0.6301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0187 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1031 AFN (High: 0.6449 / Low: 0.5418). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 AFN (High: 0.6110 / Low: 0.6076).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.6355) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6143), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0213 (+3.46%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.6355
2017 Avg (September) 0.6143

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6169 0.6055 0.6112
February 0.6128 0.6040 0.6091
March 0.6110 0.6076 0.6094
April 0.6170 0.6079 0.6125
May 0.6173 0.6094 0.6130
June 0.6240 0.6091 0.6136
July 0.6275 0.6065 0.6194
August 0.6250 0.6096 0.6143
September 0.6455 0.6228 0.6355
October 0.6434 0.6301 0.6383
November 0.6449 0.5418 0.6357
December 0.6403 0.6300 0.6376