YEARLY HIGH
0.2430 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.2314 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2374 ETB

2018 DZD to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.2430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 0.2314.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2404 to the December average rate of 0.2378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2430 was up 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2399, 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 1,215 ETB
2017 Average 1,080 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 1,157 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.24 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2423
0.2326
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to ETB 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 0.2394, compared to 0.2353 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2394
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2353

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0055 ETB (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2347). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 ETB (High: 0.2423 / Low: 0.2400).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2415) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2063), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0352 (+17.06%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2415
2017 Avg (February) 0.2063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2428 0.2382 0.2404
February 0.2430 0.2399 0.2415
March 0.2423 0.2400 0.2413
April 0.2418 0.2391 0.2405
May 0.2398 0.2352 0.2373
June 0.2372 0.2338 0.2356
July 0.2355 0.2326 0.2344
August 0.2353 0.2316 0.2335
September 0.2378 0.2329 0.2350
October 0.2362 0.2314 0.2349
November 0.2375 0.2344 0.2362
December 0.2403 0.2347 0.2378