YEARLY HIGH
0.3490 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.1605 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2398 ARS

2018 DZD to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.3490. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1885 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1664 to the December average rate of 0.3188, the exchange rate registered a net change of 91.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3490 was up 108.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1670, 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 1,745 ARS
2017 Average 746 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 803 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 942.38 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3429
0.1504
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to ARS 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 0.1877, compared to 0.2919 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2919

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0981 ARS (High: 0.3288 / Low: 0.2307). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 ARS (High: 0.1792 / Low: 0.1765).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0981
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0149 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0149

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.3268) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1725 (+111.70%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.3268
2017 Avg (September) 0.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1732 0.1605 0.1664
February 0.1770 0.1707 0.1741
March 0.1792 0.1765 0.1774
April 0.1790 0.1762 0.1772
May 0.2165 0.1802 0.2031
June 0.2459 0.2139 0.2278
July 0.2464 0.2310 0.2348
August 0.3288 0.2307 0.2522
September 0.3490 0.3123 0.3268
October 0.3339 0.3011 0.3120
November 0.3294 0.2981 0.3067
December 0.3238 0.3081 0.3188