YEARLY HIGH
1.1653 JMD
YEARLY LOW
1.0552 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1054 JMD

2018 DZD to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 3, valuing the pair at 1.1653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1101 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0877 to the December average rate of 1.0783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1653 was down 3.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2039, 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 5,826 JMD
2017 Average 5,788 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,276 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 550.47 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1632
1.0590
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to JMD 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 1.0987, compared to 1.1122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0987
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0595 JMD (High: 1.1367 / Low: 1.0772). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0124 JMD (High: 1.0896 / Low: 1.0771).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0595
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.1545) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.1635), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-0.77%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.1545
2017 Avg (September) 1.1635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0981 1.0748 1.0877
February 1.1110 1.0966 1.1039
March 1.1269 1.1031 1.1161
April 1.1056 1.0834 1.0922
May 1.0896 1.0771 1.0831
June 1.1252 1.0899 1.1090
July 1.1323 1.0996 1.1132
August 1.1631 1.1335 1.1452
September 1.1653 1.1377 1.1545
October 1.1367 1.0772 1.1139
November 1.0828 1.0552 1.0677
December 1.0895 1.0665 1.0783