YEARLY HIGH
0.0817 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0795 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0805 MAD

2018 DZD to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.0817. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 21, dropping to 0.0795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0810 to the December average rate of 0.0805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0817 was down 11.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0919, 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 409 MAD
2017 Average 438 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 397 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.33 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0814
0.0796
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to MAD 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 0.0809, compared to 0.0801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 MAD (High: 0.0817 / Low: 0.0806). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MAD (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0804).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0812) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0903), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0090 (-10.01%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0812
2017 Avg (May) 0.0903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0817 0.0806 0.0810
February 0.0811 0.0804 0.0807
March 0.0808 0.0802 0.0806
April 0.0809 0.0804 0.0806
May 0.0817 0.0808 0.0812
June 0.0816 0.0807 0.0812
July 0.0807 0.0801 0.0804
August 0.0804 0.0797 0.0801
September 0.0800 0.0795 0.0797
October 0.0803 0.0797 0.0799
November 0.0806 0.0799 0.0803
December 0.0810 0.0799 0.0805