YEARLY HIGH
10.4978 IQD
YEARLY LOW
9.9635 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2098 IQD

2018 DZD to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 10.4978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 9.9635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5343 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4074 to the December average rate of 10.0494, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.4978 was down 4.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.9420, 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 52,489 IQD
2017 Average 52,906 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 49,817 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,671.70 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.4530
10.0010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to IQD 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 10.3482, compared to 10.0713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2769 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.0713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.2148 IQD (High: 10.3848 / Low: 10.1700). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0673 IQD (High: 10.0884 / Low: 10.0211).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2148
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1422 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 10.4153) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.7015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2862 (-2.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 10.4153
2017 Avg (March) 10.7015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4829 10.3186 10.4074
February 10.4907 10.3411 10.4140
March 10.4978 10.3468 10.4153
April 10.4634 10.3282 10.4093
May 10.3848 10.1700 10.2672
June 10.2810 10.1013 10.1763
July 10.1463 10.0701 10.1228
August 10.1491 9.9976 10.0635
September 10.1600 10.0609 10.1046
October 10.0841 9.9635 10.0387
November 10.0944 10.0186 10.0489
December 10.0884 10.0211 10.0494