YEARLY HIGH
0.1319 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1010 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1133 LSL

2018 DZD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.1319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.1010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1067 to the December average rate of 0.1203, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1319 was up 4.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1264, 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 660 LSL
2017 Average 600 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 505 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.87 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1271
0.1018
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to LSL 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 0.1070, compared to 0.1197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1070
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0124 LSL (High: 0.1319 / Low: 0.1195). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 LSL (High: 0.1053 / Low: 0.1024).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1250) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1178), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0071 (+6.06%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1250
2017 Avg (September) 0.1178

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1088 0.1042 0.1067
February 0.1066 0.1010 0.1039
March 0.1053 0.1024 0.1040
April 0.1085 0.1037 0.1059
May 0.1097 0.1062 0.1082
June 0.1173 0.1080 0.1133
July 0.1177 0.1113 0.1140
August 0.1239 0.1119 0.1173
September 0.1319 0.1195 0.1250
October 0.1254 0.1197 0.1224
November 0.1218 0.1155 0.1189
December 0.1229 0.1152 0.1203