YEARLY HIGH
1.5749 DJF
YEARLY LOW
1.4932 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5258 DJF

2018 DZD to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 1.5749. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 1.4932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0817 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5650 to the December average rate of 1.5015, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5749 was down 5.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6591, 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 7,874 DJF
2017 Average 8,064 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 7,466 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 408.53 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5715
1.4938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to DJF 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 1.5467, compared to 1.5049 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5049

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0278 DJF (High: 1.5749 / Low: 1.5471). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 DJF (High: 1.5064 / Low: 1.4978).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0278
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0688 (-4.22%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5594
2017 Avg (February) 1.6281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5736 1.5555 1.5650
February 1.5749 1.5471 1.5594
March 1.5577 1.5476 1.5535
April 1.5554 1.5390 1.5482
May 1.5413 1.5205 1.5322
June 1.5319 1.5108 1.5221
July 1.5170 1.5073 1.5127
August 1.5135 1.4932 1.5038
September 1.5155 1.5045 1.5091
October 1.5059 1.4932 1.5003
November 1.5099 1.4967 1.5021
December 1.5064 1.4978 1.5015