YEARLY HIGH
79.5263 GNF
YEARLY LOW
75.1975 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
77.6465 GNF

2018 DZD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 79.5263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 75.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3288 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.8895 to the December average rate of 77.2163, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 79.5263 was down 8.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 86.5631, 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 397,632 GNF
2017 Average 411,574 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 375,988 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,644.05 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

79.3675
76.1512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to GNF 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 78.4943, compared to 76.7986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6956 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.4943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 76.7986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7712 GNF (High: 76.9687 / Low: 75.1975). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5411 GNF (High: 79.2982 / Low: 78.7571).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7712
March Spread (Stable) ±0.5411

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 1.1861 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1861

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 79.0994) against the same month in 2017 (average: 85.3245), the exchange rate shifted by -6.2250 (-7.30%).

2018 Avg (February) 79.0994
2017 Avg (February) 85.3245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 79.4358 78.2919 78.8895
February 79.5263 78.6727 79.0994
March 79.2982 78.7571 79.0330
April 79.3439 78.4618 78.9476
May 78.3849 76.9211 77.7615
June 77.7647 76.6017 77.2345
July 77.3384 76.6265 76.9263
August 76.9687 75.1975 76.4192
September 77.3666 76.4978 76.8261
October 77.0257 75.6086 76.5347
November 77.7440 76.2498 76.8693
December 77.7786 76.6623 77.2163