YEARLY HIGH
1.0547 ISK
YEARLY LOW
0.8602 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9275 ISK

2018 DZD to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.0547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.8602.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1945 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8996 to the December average rate of 1.0163, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0547 was down 0.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.0628, 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 5,273 ISK
2017 Average 4,810 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 4,301 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 972.38 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.0538
0.8554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to ISK 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 0.8900, compared to 0.9651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0751 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8900
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0747 ISK (High: 1.0208 / Low: 0.9461). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 ISK (High: 0.9191 / Low: 0.9025).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 1.0373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1313 (+14.49%).

2018 Avg (November) 1.0373
2017 Avg (November) 0.9060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9134 0.8846 0.8996
February 0.8970 0.8793 0.8866
March 0.8831 0.8602 0.8729
April 0.8834 0.8620 0.8720
May 0.9126 0.8803 0.8959
June 0.9302 0.8973 0.9130
July 0.9131 0.8890 0.9050
August 0.9191 0.9025 0.9092
September 0.9593 0.9124 0.9359
October 1.0208 0.9461 0.9869
November 1.0547 1.0191 1.0373
December 1.0432 0.9830 1.0163