YEARLY HIGH
0.1497 MDL
YEARLY LOW
0.1391 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1442 MDL

2018 DZD to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.1497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.1391.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0107 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1484 to the December average rate of 0.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1497 was down 18.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1834, 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 749 MDL
2017 Average 833 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 695 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.28 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1492
0.1397
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to MDL 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 0.1454, compared to 0.1429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1454
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0034 MDL (High: 0.1425 / Low: 0.1391). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MDL (High: 0.1447 / Low: 0.1432).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1484) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1824), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0340 (-18.64%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1484
2017 Avg (January) 0.1824

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1497 0.1469 0.1484
February 0.1486 0.1455 0.1464
March 0.1468 0.1443 0.1454
April 0.1447 0.1432 0.1440
May 0.1459 0.1426 0.1439
June 0.1455 0.1430 0.1443
July 0.1437 0.1405 0.1420
August 0.1425 0.1391 0.1405
September 0.1436 0.1409 0.1424
October 0.1442 0.1422 0.1433
November 0.1455 0.1431 0.1444
December 0.1458 0.1432 0.1449