YEARLY HIGH
0.4290 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.4000 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4125 GMD

2018 DZD to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 28, dropping to 0.4000.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0290 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4204 to the December average rate of 0.4172, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4290 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4275, 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 2,145 GMD
2017 Average 2,066 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 2,000 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 144.96 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4221
0.4018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to GMD 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 0.4125, compared to 0.4126 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4126

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0147 GMD (High: 0.4290 / Low: 0.4142). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GMD (High: 0.4186 / Low: 0.4160).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4204) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3959), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0244 (+6.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4204
2017 Avg (January) 0.3959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4290 0.4142 0.4204
February 0.4226 0.4124 0.4157
March 0.4186 0.4135 0.4151
April 0.4157 0.4102 0.4133
May 0.4105 0.4028 0.4068
June 0.4061 0.4000 0.4035
July 0.4085 0.4011 0.4055
August 0.4082 0.4038 0.4063
September 0.4178 0.4057 0.4113
October 0.4188 0.4149 0.4170
November 0.4207 0.4164 0.4181
December 0.4186 0.4160 0.4172