YEARLY HIGH
14.2969 CDF
YEARLY LOW
13.2827 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8934 CDF

2018 DZD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 14.2969. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 13.2827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0142 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0230 to the December average rate of 13.7114, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 14.2969 was down 6.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.2562, 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 71,485 CDF
2017 Average 65,719 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 66,414 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,071.14 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

14.2375
13.6460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to CDF 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 14.0371, compared to 13.7496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2875 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0371
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.7496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.8206 CDF (High: 14.1033 / Low: 13.2827). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1432 CDF (High: 14.2599 / Low: 14.1166).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8206
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1432

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2072 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2072

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 14.1444) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.5824), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5620 (+22.12%).

2018 Avg (February) 14.1444
2017 Avg (February) 11.5824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1706 13.6182 14.0230
February 14.2969 14.0214 14.1444
March 14.2599 14.1166 14.1882
April 14.1917 14.0476 14.1337
May 14.0472 13.7925 13.9266
June 13.8922 13.6974 13.8067
July 14.1033 13.2827 13.7737
August 13.9634 13.5919 13.7390
September 13.9853 13.7470 13.8588
October 13.8317 13.5142 13.7197
November 13.8878 13.5492 13.6953
December 13.8546 13.5475 13.7114