2018 DZD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 DZD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |