YEARLY HIGH
0.1560 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1499 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1528 EGP

2018 DZD to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 0.1560. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.1499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1550 to the December average rate of 0.1511, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1560 was down 10.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1735, 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 780 EGP
2017 Average 805 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 750 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.40 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1556
0.1505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to EGP 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 0.1543, compared to 0.1513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0024 EGP (High: 0.1560 / Low: 0.1536). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 EGP (High: 0.1515 / Low: 0.1504).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1552) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1546), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+0.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1552
2017 Avg (February) 0.1546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1560 0.1536 0.1550
February 0.1560 0.1544 0.1552
March 0.1552 0.1540 0.1546
April 0.1556 0.1536 0.1547
May 0.1547 0.1525 0.1535
June 0.1537 0.1518 0.1527
July 0.1527 0.1511 0.1520
August 0.1521 0.1501 0.1510
September 0.1525 0.1506 0.1516
October 0.1516 0.1499 0.1509
November 0.1519 0.1503 0.1510
December 0.1515 0.1504 0.1511