YEARLY HIGH
0.5965 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.4879 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5382 RUB

2018 DZD to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the DZD to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 0.5965. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 0.4879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4962 to the December average rate of 0.5702, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5965 was up 6.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5586, 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 2,982 RUB
2017 Average 2,630 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 2,439 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.11 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5805
0.4885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DZD to RUB 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 0.5172, compared to 0.5591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5172
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0516 RUB (High: 0.5527 / Low: 0.5011). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 RUB (High: 0.5024 / Low: 0.4926).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.5729) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0565 (+10.94%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.5729
2017 Avg (September) 0.5164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5024 0.4926 0.4962
February 0.5115 0.4879 0.4994
March 0.5069 0.4950 0.5013
April 0.5527 0.5011 0.5319
May 0.5525 0.5266 0.5376
June 0.5433 0.5305 0.5367
July 0.5401 0.5260 0.5342
August 0.5793 0.5345 0.5610
September 0.5965 0.5547 0.5729
October 0.5652 0.5491 0.5551
November 0.5724 0.5528 0.5614
December 0.5884 0.5587 0.5702