YEARLY HIGH
1.1834 PKR
YEARLY LOW
0.9617 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0414 PKR

2018 DZD to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1834. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.9617.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2217 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9691 to the December average rate of 1.1726, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.1834 was up 20.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.9816, 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 5,917 PKR
2017 Average 4,749 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 4,809 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,108.43 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.1930
0.9488
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to PKR 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 0.9921, compared to 1.0906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9921
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0906 PKR (High: 1.1260 / Low: 1.0355). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 PKR (High: 0.9770 / Low: 0.9672).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0906
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.1726) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.9442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2284 (+24.19%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.1726
2017 Avg (December) 0.9442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9758 0.9617 0.9691
February 0.9770 0.9672 0.9718
March 1.0156 0.9665 0.9862
April 1.0165 1.0058 1.0121
May 1.0084 0.9891 0.9978
June 1.0367 0.9918 1.0154
July 1.0981 1.0322 1.0590
August 1.0505 1.0313 1.0412
September 1.0527 1.0404 1.0454
October 1.1260 1.0355 1.0953
November 1.1377 1.1201 1.1303
December 1.1834 1.1292 1.1726