YEARLY HIGH
73.2575 LAK
YEARLY LOW
71.1244 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
72.2132 LAK

2018 DZD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 73.2575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 71.1244.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1331 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.7889 to the December average rate of 72.0874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 73.2575 was down 4.20% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.4686, 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 366,287 LAK
2017 Average 370,637 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 355,622 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,665.44 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

72.9976
71.5045
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to LAK 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 72.4993, compared to 71.9271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72.4993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.9271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.1613 LAK (High: 72.4358 / Low: 71.2745). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3723 LAK (High: 73.0005 / Low: 72.6283).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.1613
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.7477 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 72.8732) against the same month in 2017 (average: 73.9910), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1178 (-1.51%).

2018 Avg (February) 72.8732
2017 Avg (February) 73.9910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73.2405 72.2600 72.7889
February 73.2575 72.5022 72.8732
March 73.0005 72.6283 72.8380
April 73.0153 72.3908 72.7247
May 72.4483 71.5772 71.9770
June 72.0979 71.4172 71.7939
July 71.8821 71.1244 71.6289
August 72.4358 71.2745 71.7097
September 72.5595 71.9732 72.1941
October 72.1533 71.2958 71.8661
November 72.4847 71.7206 72.0762
December 72.3050 71.7002 72.0874