YEARLY HIGH
15.6571 BIF
YEARLY LOW
14.8389 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2513 BIF

2018 DZD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 15.6571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 14.8389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8183 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.4406 to the December average rate of 15.2454, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 15.6571 was down 3.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 16.1743, 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 78,286 BIF
2017 Average 77,686 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 74,194 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,091.29 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.5588
14.9452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to BIF 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 15.3980, compared to 15.1047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.1047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.4543 BIF (High: 15.2995 / Low: 14.8452). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2115 BIF (High: 15.1926 / Low: 14.9812).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4543
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2277 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2277

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 15.4977) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.4521), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0457 (+0.30%).

2018 Avg (March) 15.4977
2017 Avg (March) 15.4521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.6092 15.2594 15.4406
February 15.6104 15.3530 15.4992
March 15.6571 15.3605 15.4977
April 15.6302 15.3711 15.5077
May 15.4307 15.0698 15.2800
June 15.3380 15.0115 15.1628
July 15.2116 14.9630 15.0566
August 15.1177 14.8389 14.9964
September 15.1926 14.9812 15.0475
October 15.2995 14.8452 15.0961
November 15.3961 14.9689 15.1862
December 15.4064 15.0652 15.2454