YEARLY HIGH
1.5488 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.3344 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3932 LKR

2018 DZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.3344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2144 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3466 to the December average rate of 1.5212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5488 was up 8.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4243, 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 7,744 LKR
2017 Average 6,876 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 6,672 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,072.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5387
1.3292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to LKR 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 1.3601, compared to 1.4264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3601
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0683 LKR (High: 1.4366 / Low: 1.3683). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0133 LKR (High: 1.3717 / Low: 1.3583).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0683
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0133

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.5212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3306), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1906 (+14.32%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.5212
2017 Avg (December) 1.3306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3574 1.3344 1.3466
February 1.3689 1.3528 1.3598
March 1.3717 1.3583 1.3658
April 1.3746 1.3567 1.3673
May 1.3750 1.3498 1.3618
June 1.3732 1.3432 1.3593
July 1.3603 1.3446 1.3537
August 1.3719 1.3435 1.3540
September 1.4366 1.3683 1.3992
October 1.4685 1.4291 1.4433
November 1.5180 1.4514 1.4868
December 1.5488 1.5034 1.5212