YEARLY HIGH
0.6265 BTN
YEARLY LOW
0.5528 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5861 BTN

2018 DZD to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 10, valuing the pair at 0.6265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.5528.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0736 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5572 to the December average rate of 0.5959, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6265 was up 0.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6227, 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 3,132 BTN
2017 Average 2,935 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 2,764 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 368.10 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6265
0.5509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to BTN 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 0.5715, compared to 0.6007 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5715
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6007

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0341 BTN (High: 0.6202 / Low: 0.5861). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BTN (High: 0.5724 / Low: 0.5681).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0341
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.6202) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5705), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0497 (+8.70%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.6202
2017 Avg (October) 0.5705

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5613 0.5528 0.5572
February 0.5698 0.5613 0.5653
March 0.5724 0.5681 0.5705
April 0.5836 0.5670 0.5747
May 0.5868 0.5773 0.5821
June 0.5833 0.5759 0.5794
July 0.5873 0.5807 0.5837
August 0.6014 0.5794 0.5874
September 0.6180 0.6013 0.6106
October 0.6265 0.6127 0.6202
November 0.6202 0.5861 0.6062
December 0.6066 0.5886 0.5959